Do you suspect that someone close to you is struggling with substance abuse? It's important to know when professional treatment is needed in order to provide appropriate care and support. Substance abuse affects people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and...
Substance abuse has become an increasingly pressing problem among college students. Recent research indicates that alcohol and drugs can have serious implications for the mental health of college students who consume them – including higher rates of depression,...
Substance use and abuse is a complex issue that is influenced by a variety of factors. In Kentucky, these factors include economic conditions, access to healthcare, cultural influences, peer pressure, and individual factors such as mental health and past...
Substance abuse is a countrywide problem, affecting individuals, families, and communities. Other than affecting an individual, addiction also has a negative impact on the community at large, contributing to increased crime, broken families, lost man-hours, and...
Around 1 in 10 Americans will develop a substance abuse disorder at some point in their life. Sadly, only 25% of those will actively seek treatment. One of the main reasons that addicts resist drug rehab programs and the help of an addiction treatment center is...
Spotting the signs of substance abuse in college students isn't always easy- many of the changes below can be normal for students or may point to other problems (such as mental health issues). However, they can be telling of potential substance abuse, so it’s...
Although alcohol misuse is prevalent in many professions, few issues are as severe as alcoholism and medical professionals. There is a prevailing belief that healthcare workers are advocates for healthy lifestyles, and they tend to have better habits than the...
