Substance abuse has reached critical levels in the United States. People from all walks of life — young and old, educated and still in school — have been affected. In spite of the fact that this epidemic reaches across every barrier, there are still substance abuse preventions that are effective. Knowing and implementing these can make …
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There are several myths that some individuals with an alcohol abuse disorder or a substance use disorder believe about their addiction. There are other myths that people sometimes believe about individuals that engage in alcohol abuse or substance abuse due to addiction to other drugs. Do you believe that you do not need treatment? Does …
“Teach your children well,” a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song famously advises. Children are impressionable, like tofu that absorbs the flavor of whatever it’s immersed in. But sadly, many children are immersed in unsavory environments. It’s time to learn how to teach your children about substance use. Influence of Parental Attitudes Some parents say …
If you or a loved one are using methamphetamine, you’re likely already aware of how the drug can cause immediate negative effects. You may not understand how the drug can cause lasting health problems when used for an extended period. If you or a loved one are ready to get help for addiction to avoid …
Getting the right kind of treatment for addiction issues is very important. You might not be sure just how to get that help, but we want to be the facility you turn to. At Promises Behavioral Health, we can give you the tools you need to break the cycle of a psychological dependence on drugs …
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The Role of Opiate Detox Centers in Addiction Recovery Because there are complex factors that contribute to opiate addiction, it is difficult to recover from addiction without professional help. That is why opiate detox centers play such an important role in addiction recovery. Opiate detox centers do not only address the challenges associated with drug …
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The task of recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is one that takes a person’s deepest level of commitment. When someone decides to leave addiction behind, it makes sense to seek the rehab centers in the United States. Drug and alcohol treatment programs vary in what they offer. It’s up to the individual seeking treatment …
A significant number of deaths among former prisoners are substance use-related, according to a new study from Sweden published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry.
Based on data recently released from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), we can now say which jobs are most likely to cause people to need a drink or even to abuse drugs. We all know that work can be a major source of stress in our lives, but some jobs are …
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It’s not easy to make sense of the high-functioning alcoholic (HFA), but there are more of them than we think. People earning more than $75,000 per year drink more alcohol than any other economic group. About 81 percent of these high earners consume alcohol on, at least, a semi-regular basis. While the majority of them …
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