Substance Abuse Articles, Blogs and Resources

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Drugs are a chemical substance that can be used in the prevention, cure and treatment of an ailment or disease. Often, medications can be used to help an individual’s emotional and psychological well being, and they can enhance one’s physical abilities or well being.

Medicines can help heal a person or destroy a life. They can be naturally derived from plants or synthesized in some type of laboratory. A drug addiction can ruin a man or woman’s existence. It is disappointing that many of the medications that were originally developed to help heal people will be abused and devastate the life of someone with a substance abuse addiction.

Substance abuse is when a person begins using a drug in a way other than its intended use as prescribed by a doctor. A drug addiction can be created when a man or woman continually abuses drugs in order to get high (an intense euphoric feeling). Some drugs are so addictive that someone using for the first time can become instantly addicted.

When someone has developed a drug addiction, they can build up a tolerance to the drug and need more and more of the substance to have the same effect. The person will sometimes begin smoking, snorting, or injecting the drugs so as to reach a quicker and more intense high. This leads to constant repeated use and, thus, the creation of a drug addiction.

Substance abuse addiction is outstandingly difficult to quit. Often one substance is abused with other drugs or alcohol. Sadly and frequently, substance abuse co-occurs with other mental disorders such as mood disorders, mental disorders and eating disorders.

This adds to the complexities of stopping the drug abuse. However, it is imperative that the drug addiction is ended because constant substance abuse can be deadly. Heart attacks and strokes often occur. Some of the more common drug types include opioids (heroin, morphine, hydrocodone), hallucinogens (LSD, DXM, PCP), stimulants (cocaine, Ecstasy, meth), and depressants (alcohol, Quaaludes).

Please continue reading below to see our latest blog posts on substance abuse. Under the “Substance Abuse Navigation” menu, you can click on the drop-down arrow to see evergreen, general information on dozens of individual drugs, including prescription substances.

Losing A Spouse and Finding Comfort in Alcohol

Upset couple having an argument Losing A Spouse and Finding Comfort in Alcohol Losing a loved one is difficult. Almost more difficult than words can say. Learning to cope with the loss of your life partner is something that requires support, time, and patience. Grief and Depression Often, after losing a spouse, the surviving widow or widower will experience significant [...]
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Failure to Launch & Drug Abuse: How Do We Help Our Kids?

Mother And Daughter Discussing Drug Abuse As parents, it can be challenging to tolerate when an adult child finds it difficult to leave home and become independent. Many parents question their parenting skills or wonder if something is wrong with their child. The child’s inability to leave home and become a productive member of society has a syndrome named for it, [...]
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Teens and Marijuana – Concerning Perspectives on Weed

Lit Match American society’s opinions and regulations on marijuana use are shifting. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize marijuana use for recreational purposes. Since then, 6 states have followed [1]. A recent rapport by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that this shift is changing how today’s teenagers view, use, [...]
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How Do I Find the Best Rehab for Myself?

Woman researching Substance Abuse Among Students on her laptop When searching for a treatment program for yourself, choosing a center can be overwhelming. Given the array of options, it can be difficult to know what to consider. Below you will find different options when selecting a rehabilitation center that's a good fit for you. Special Considerations Quality of an Addiction Rehabilitation Center When seeking [...]
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Trends and Statistics of Teens and Underage Drinking

Teen struggling with Unhealthy Alcohol Use Underage drinking is a common problem among youth in the United States. Each year underage drinking is the cause of over 4,300 deaths, and 11% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is in those aged 12 to 20 years [1]. High School In high schools, underage drinking is common among all age groups and [...]
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