A family drug intervention treats an individual’s addiction as a family issue – a problem that affects all members of the family and is best resolved when all affected parties are involved in it. Learn what is expected from a family drug intervention, how to plan one as well as how to know if it Read More…
Any individual thinking about mixing crack cocaine with alcohol needs to assess the dangers of doing so. There are a multitude of things that can go wrong, including the risk of overdose and even death. The Effects of Crack and Alcohol Together Individuals who combine crack and alcohol often do so thinking that it would Read More…
It is difficult for an individual to have a parent who abuses drugs. Such individuals, whether they are children or adults, tend to wonder whether it was their fault that caused their parents to turn to drugs, and essentially choose the habit of addiction over their child. Accepting the Three “C’s” Anyone who has a Read More…
The usage of drugs by teens in schools is a worrying trend. While adolescence is a time for teens to figure out who they are and have fun, what happens when they move out of regular teenage life to using drugs? A parent might instinctively want to restrict their teen’s activities, like preventing them from Read More…
In comparison with regular people who have no history of military service, a veteran is at higher risk of experiencing problems with alcohol. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that personalized interventions for veterans suffering from alcohol abuse can considerably increase the likelihood of them being successful Read More…
Facts show that 40% of college students consume alcohol occasionally. Such behavior is normalized among American students, and although it isn’t consequential, it may lead to the tendency to binge drink. Binge drinking can be defined as four drinks in one session for women and five drinks in one session for men. Statistics indicate that Read More…
One of the key factors of successful recovery is the aftercare provided to an individual who has completed a treatment program for addiction. This is even more crucial with teens who have an addiction. Teens who have gone through and finished a program of treatment should not now be left to fend for themselves. Alumni Read More…
There is consensus among LGBT experts that the discrimination, isolation and social pressures faced by individuals of the LGBT community increases their risk of using drugs and alcohol to cope. The following are some of the findings of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA): LGBT individuals are more likely to use drugs and Read More…
First Responders are put in stressful positions every day. The nature of their work involves dealing with life and death situations and being responsible for people. This kind of responsibility brings its own risks. First Responders are very likely to experience trauma which can go unresolved over time. To deal with it they may seek Read More…
It is widely accepted that the majority of addiction starts when an individual is in their teens or early twenties. It can start with experimentation and lead to a lasting habit in adulthood. Statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that at least 70% of teens have consumed alcohol by high school and Read More…
