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…
How dangerous are drugs? There are statistics and studies which show that 25% of chronic paranoid psychoses is marijuana induced. This means that it is younger people who are taking the drugs. There has also been a significant increase in the number of young people developing depressive and anxiety disorders due to using drugs. Unfortunately Read More…
The nature of addiction is a complex one. There is some thought that it should be considered as a learning disorder, and therefore treated as such. The tough sentences and harsh consequences doled out by courts is not having the desired effect. And society as a whole is failing to learn the lesson that an Read More…
The desire to be accepted and to fit in is not just something that’s left behind in childhood. Often adults face the same worries, and even find that they have the same willingness to do things to fit in. It is important for an individual who is susceptible to peer pressure to ensure that they Read More…
What brings on an addiction? Where does it come from? Why can’t an individual with an addiction stop? What compels someone to abuse substances? Very often, addiction is a response to an individual’s early life development problems. It is a coping mechanism. Development Psychology When a course of action almost works, it becomes difficult to Read More…
