Are you planning on holding an intervention for a loved one who is addicted to drugs or alcohol? Before you do, you should always consider hiring a professional to help. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 300,000 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors working throughout the country …
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Over the years, it has become very easy for teenagers to get their hands on drugs. According to one study conducted a few years ago, more than 80% of teens revealed that they could get access to drugs if they wanted to. The good news is that not all of them are taking the opportunity …
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Did you know that 9.7 percent of 12th graders reported taking Vicodin recreationally in the past year? Or, that 4.7 percent of these same students abused OxyContin, too? What’s more, amphetamine consumpton among teens has also been on the rise with 4.5 percent of eighth graders admitting they’ve used it. These stats increase to 4.5 …
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Using drugs during pregnancy is dangerous for both mother and baby. Unfortunately, many mothers addicted to drugs do not stop using during their pregnancies. Many try to quit for the duration of their pregnancies but find they cannot. When mothers cannot stop using drugs while they’re pregnant, their babies suffer in many ways. But can …
If you think energy drinks and the caffeine they contain are harmless, then you might want to think again. Recent studies released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens showed that students who regularly consume energy drinks also had higher rates of alcohol problems, cocaine use, and prescription stimulant misuse. While there are …
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If you’ve watched a lot of movies about college students, you might be under the impression that everyone experiments with drugs when they’re in college. But this simply isn’t the truth. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, some college students do admit to using drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. But …
“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is connection.” This quote from British journalist Johann Hari has become a popular saying in recovery communities over the past few years. There’s a good reason for that. This quote reinforces what addicts in recovery have known for decades. Connecting with other people, especially …
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Every day 29 people die in car crashes involving a drunk driver. There are over 111 million people that self report that they drove under the influence. Alcohol is very prevalent in our culture and media images. This makes drinking and driving is a big problem in the United States that causes significant damage to …
Is it illegal to take another person’s prescription? The simple answer is yes. No matter the circumstances, you are taking a medication that wasn’t prescribed for you by a medical professional. Sharing prescription drug laws are not the only issues raised by the decision to take medicine without prescriptions. Taking other people’s medications can put …
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“Should I go to rehab?” If you suspect you might be addicted to drugs or alcohol, you’re probably asking yourself that very question right now. In theory, it seems like it should be simple enough for someone to see that they need to think about checking themselves into a rehab facility to get help with …
