Alcohol is one of the most widely abused substances in the world accounting for nearly 75,000 deaths a year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illicit drug use is also problematic on a variety of levels with the drug...
Alcohol is a drug with uses, side effects and the potential for dependency. When combined with other medications it can reduce the effectiveness of some and potentiate, or increase the effects, of others. Some medicines that may have dangerous...
Being addicted or dependent on drugs and alcohol is a serious issue. The effects of this type of dependency can have harmful effects on health and lifestyle. Many people also lose touch with friends and family members. Some people may lose their...
People who beat drug addiction or alcoholism have a period when relapse can destroy everything they have accomplished in overcoming their addiction. Some people have to make attempts at quitting drugs or alcohol several times because of relapse...
Drug and alcohol abuse can lead to emotional, psychological and physical damage to the abuser. Drug abuse can take many forms, from alcoholism to over-consumption of prescription drugs, to use of illegal drugs. Although each drug has its own set...
Alcohol and drug addiction are perplexing problems impacting individuals, families and society in growing prominence over the last three decades. The stigma of addiction remains problematic for society as a whole because of misunderstanding how...
The effects of drug abuse not only affect the person's heath, but also the people who love and live with the abuser as well. Chemical dependency affects the entire family and other relationships because it causes everyday problems through negative...
Alcohol and drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, is a challenging problem. An affected person typically becomes dependent on these substances and will take whatever steps necessary to obtain them. With a commitment to becoming sober and...
Alcohol is considered a legal type of drug, since it has effects on the body and brain but can be obtained easily by anyone of legal drinking age. Alcohol and other drugs, both legal and illegal, can be abused or become addictive, although some...
Alcohol and drugs have mind- and mood-altering effects. In teenagers, drugs and alcohol are particularly harmful due to their effects on the developing nervous system. In addition to their negative health effects, drugs and alcohol can cause...
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects a person's mood. A person may experience bouts of depression throughout his lifetime. When he is depressed, he may have problems being successful in many facets of his life. Despite the...
According to the Merck Manuals, 90 percent of women consume prescribed, social or illegal drugs during their pregnancy. Some drugs are essential for a woman's health and the fetus. However, they should only be consumed after consulting a doctor or...
Alcohol and drug use during pregnancy is a major cause of preventable miscarriage, birth defects and other adverse outcomes. In addition to alcohol, other common drugs used by pregnant women include amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana and heroin....
Alcohol abuse is a major public health problem. It is estimated by the National Institutes of Health that about 15 percent of Americans abuse alcohol. Ten percent of male drinkers and 5 percent of female drinkers can be characterized as...
Alcohol and drug abuse refers to the misuse of alcohol and prescription or illicit drugs. Substance abuse shares many characteristics with addiction and often leads to long-term addiction and other health problems. Learning to recognize the signs...
Alcohol and drug abuse occurs when a person uses mind-altering substances in a reckless or irresponsible manner. Many factors may play a role in substance abuse, such as genetic influences, childhood trauma and underlying mental disorders....
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs vary from intensive inpatient programs that last from 30 days to more than a year and outpatient programs that offer counseling and education to self-help groups and private psychiatric services. The...
Teenagers start using drugs and alcohol for many reasons. They might be pressured into it, try to cope with feelings of depression or make an impulsive decision to use at a party. Some develop drug problems and need treatment.
Drug and alcohol problems do not have to control your life. Treatment can help you eliminate the devastating influence of alcohol and drugs. According to "The Minnesota Model" by Jerry Spicer, addiction is a disease that can be effectively...
Although alcohol and drug abuse has declined steadily among American youth, it is still a serious problem forcing many adults and teen to seek professional treatment. The National Institute on Drug Abuse monitors drug and alcohol trends in the...
Alcohol and drug abuse are costly---not only for the users, but for America in general. In fact, half a trillion dollars are lost annually due to health, crime-related expenses and productivity losses, according to the National Institute on Drug...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people over the age of 18 cannot be forced into an alcohol or drug treatment center unless they are ordered by the court system as part of a sentence. Voluntary...
Substance abuse is a common problem that can affect any person, family or community. Drug and alcohol use has serious physical, mental and emotional consequences and can hurt not just the user but also those surrounding him. Because substance...
Narconon, a non-profit program that aims to eliminate drug abuse through prevention, education and rehabilitation, indicates that there are an estimated 15 million drug users in the United States. Increasingly, children are using drugs and alcohol...
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, "Children raised in families with high rates of conflict appear at risk for both delinquency and illicit drug use." Adding...
When people abuse drugs, it can destroy their lives and end in serious illness or death. It's a serious mental health issue that impacts all involved family members and friends.
Teens are curious individuals who feel that they are invincible. Teenagers are constantly trying to become their own person and test the boundaries that authority figures have set in place for them. Sometimes, these types of behaviors lead to...
No one who is part of a family where a member abuses alcohol or drugs remains unaffected. Potential consequences of alcohol or drug abuse on the family include both immediate and long-term effects. The National Institute on Drug Abuse, or NIDA,...
There are a wide variety of treatment approaches for alcohol and drug dependence, each of which can be effective for different people. People looking for a program for substance abuse should find a treatment center that offers an approach best...
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