How Should Schools Handle Illegal Substance Addiction in Students?
The CDC reports that by 12th grade, approximately 60% of students have tried alcohol and that young people aged between 10 and 20…
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Signs of SUD in Your Children and How to Recognize Them
Substance abuse in adolescents can hinder physical and social development, increase the risk of mental health disorders, and lead to dangerous or reckless…
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National Recovery Month: Addiction By The Numbers
In the United States, more than 63 million adults lived with a substance use disorder or mental illness in the last year alone.…
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When Does Casual Drinking Become an Addiction?
A friend or family member can enjoy regular alcoholic beverages without developing an alcohol addiction; however, if that person begins to display abnormal…
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Options for Funding Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Enrollment in a rehabilitation program is the most effective early treatment strategy for individuals struggling with a substance or alcohol use disorder, but…
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Coping With Opiate Addictions During COVID-19
Social restrictions implemented to fight the spread of COVID-19 are successfully lowering rates of disease across the nation, but individuals in recovery from…
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Peer Pressure and Substance Use: How Do I Walk Away?
“Peer pressure” is most commonly associated with misbehaving high school students, but the phenomenon can occur at any age. As you continue on…
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Negative Body Image and Substance Reliance
Studies of children and adults reveal a correlation between poor body image and substance abuse. Willingness to change one’s physical appearance to achieve…
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When Friends Aren’t Supportive of Your Recovery, It’s Time to End the Relationship
When you confront your substance addiction and begin your journey to recovery, most friends and family members will be extremely supportive. The people…
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What to Look Out for If Addiction Runs in Your Family
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) finds that genetic makeup can account for half of the risk of developing a substance addiction.…
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