Smoking is the leading cause of cancer and lung disease, and there are an estimated 45 million Americans who smoke. Smoking can also reduce life expectancies by a decade. The dangers of smoking are well known and according to the Centers for Disease Control 70% of smokers would like to quit smoking, but are simply Read More…
It is a common belief among individuals with alcoholism that they are able to function normally in their workplace. Nonetheless, it can be obvious that an individual suffers from alcohol addiction. Chances are that the individual’s colleagues and bosses have already noticed some of the most common symptoms. Reduction in Ability of Level of Performance Read More…
Teen drug use is something no parents can really prepare for as every teen is different. A parent’s role in a child’s addiction can be uncomfortable as parents are meant to protect children and it can feel a violation of the parent-child contract when a young person turns to drugs. Learn about the signs of Read More…
The hazards of excessive drinking and alcoholism are well known. Bodies can only process a little bit of alcohol at a time, so excessive drinking can lead to health problems like liver failure and end in death. Overindulging in alcohol puts a lot of strain on the body and drinking too much too often means Read More…
Underage drinking is one of the most prevalent and serious health problems facing youth today. Alcohol is widely used along with other drugs. Learn about addressing the problem of under-age drinking within the United States. Under-Age Drinking More than half of America’s teens will have at least one drink by age 15. Young people between Read More…
Looking at any label on a box or bottle of Percocet, or even researching it online, one finds that the manufacturer’s warnings are very clear. The labels warn against certain ways of taking the drug. For instance, snorting Percocet triggers high doses of oxycodone to the blood brain barrier, which can cause overdosing. Let’s review Read More…
The drug trade usually brings to mind massive cities with huge networks of people buying and selling drugs. Teens are one of the growing populations of drug users including prescription painkillers, among the most popular. New research has demonstrated American teens living in small, rural towards are actually more likely than those in urban areas Read More…
Addiction can be the dirty little secret in many families. Parents and adults usually don’t talk to children about addiction. It can be confusing for children who are growing up in a house where one of their parents or another adult has a substance abuse problem. It can be chaotic and frightening for the child. Read More…
Simply put, yes. OxyContin does show up on drug tests, even straightforward 5 panel drug screens. What is OxyContin? OxyContin is a narcotic painkiller containing oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opiate which is routinely screened for in drug tests. There is a high rate of abuse associated with OxyContin, and it is detectable in urine. Why Read More…
It is unclear whether substance abuse causes homelessness, or vice versa. Whatever the case, the homeless are one demographic that are at higher risk of being addicted and needing treatment. What does one do in the situation of having a family member who is not only homeless but also addicted to substances like alcohol or Read More…
