Identifying drug abuse early increases the chances that a person can be successful in quitting. Read on to find out more about signs that a person is struggling
Bullying and drug abuse often go hand in hand. Whether it started as a child or into adulthood, it can be difficult to break this cycle.
Addiction to drugs and other substances, including tobacco, can have far-reaching medical consequences, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer.
There is increasing evidence from hospitals and other treatment facilities showing dual diagnosis in patients of drug dependence.
It’s never you, it’s always someone else. It’s in the movies, in a different home, a different environment, but it’s certainly not you, or anyone you know. The stigma surrounding drug abuse perseve…
One would imagine smarter folks staying away from the downsides of drug abuse. .
When the demographics of alcoholism and drug abuse are explored, it may be surprising to learn that the restaurant industry has a major claim on these occupational problems.
Research over the past two decades has tried to determine how drug abuse begins and how it progresses. Many factors can add to a person’s risk for drug abuse. Risk factors can increase a person’s chances for drug abuse, while protective factors can reduce the risk. Please note, however, that most individuals at risk for drug abuse do not start using drugs or become addicted. Also, a risk factor for one person may not be for another.
Habits - including drug abuse - literally cut tracks through our brains. Neuroscientists are finding out what this means for those trying to get and stay sober.
A lot of alcohol and other drug abuse stems from some sort of trauma a person suffered during their childhood. This trauma can be something that causes physical, mental or emotional anguish. The National Institute on Drug Abuse released a study that showed of the196 people polled in an inpatient treatment program more than 50