In the United States, substance abuse and addiction is a federal problem. Every year, federal officials attempt to make plans…
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Sober January: Long-term Solution or Temporary Fix?
Sober January challenges drinkers to take a 30-day break from alcohol. How big of a difference can one month without alcohol make? Here’s the sober truth.
Safe Storage and Disposal of Prescription Drugs
Don’t let prescription drugs fall into the wrong hands. Guests can easily find prescription drugs in your bathroom cabinet. The safe storage and disposal of prescription drugs ensures that your medication won’t
end up in the hands of a drug abuser or child.
A Kids’ Guide: Effects of Alcohol on the Mind and Body
Kids often don’t understand the dangerous effects of alcohol on the mind and body. Although programs like D.A.R.E address the dangers of drugs and alcohol, peer groups are extremely influential on teen’s perceptions of alcohol. This straightforward guide explains the effects of alcohol and how to deal with peer pressure.
A Guide To Benzodiazepines and Addiction
Benzodiazepines are some of the most prescribed and abused medications in America. Benzodiazepines and addiction go hand-in-hand because of the anti-anxiety benefits of the drugs. Read about the different types of Benzodiazepines and how the affect the brain.
Stages of Substance Abuse
Although the stages of substance abuse varies for each person, there are five common stages: experimentation, regular use, abuse, dependence, and finally addiction. Most people with an addiction started by casually using drugs or alcohol.
