Signs of Substance Abuse in College Students
For decades, alcohol and drugs have been synonymous with the college experience. While the majority of college campuses have rules and regulations regarding substance abuse, they are almost always broken by students who want to experiment. Today, there is more substance abuse occurring across the board than ever before. Approximately 80% of all college students […]
Levels of Addiction Treatment
A person who needs treatment for a substance use disorder should always be admitted into a level of addiction treatment that is reflective of the severity of their condition. But, sometimes factors such as living environment, finances, and employment impact a person’s final decision. When the appropriate levels of addiction treatment are obtained, however, a […]
Dysfunctional Family Roles in Addiction
Addiction is an insidious disease for several reasons, but especially because of how deeply destructive it can be to families. Families with an addict or alcoholic know that there is no way to be that close to active addiction and come out unscathed. Of course, there are ways to minimize the blow that addiction wields, […]
Orange County Opioid Crisis and Addiction Statistics
Since 2011, the United States has been trapped in the midst of a raging opioid epidemic. Countless individuals have lost their lives to opioids like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and heroin over the past decade. The Orange County Opioid Crisis is no different. Today, not much has changed in terms of opioid abuse itself, as more people […]
NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE SOBER
How do you navigate the workplace sober? Fear affects all of us to some degree, no matter how outgoing or confident we seem on the outside. Long after substance abuse has crossed from the realm of pleasure into the nightmare of addiction, fear is one of the main factors keeping addicts from seeking help. Fear […]
CAN AN OVERDOSE BE UNINTENTIONAL?
In the past, a drug overdose was a somewhat rare occurrence. Now our nation grapples with an epidemic of overdose deaths, claiming tens of thousands of lives per year. In 2017, more than 70,000 Americans died due to a drug overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Whether it is an intentional or accidental […]
COMMONLY USED DRUGS THROUGHOUT THE USA
Annually in the United States, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration performs a study to evaluate drug trends across the country. The most recent National Survey of Drug Use and Health is from 2016, and found that nearly 30 million Americans use illicit recreational drugs every year. Marijuana Marijuana is not only a […]
HOW BEING OVERWORKED CAN CAUSE OVERINDULGENCE IN ALCOHOL
Hard workers always tend to get ahead; as a society, we value hard work and a solid work ethic, but when does a healthy work ethic cross the line into a compulsive behavior? True workaholics may not be able to stop working once the day is over, and may exhibit any of the following signs: […]
HOW SUBSTANCE ABUSE IMPACTS THE FAMILY UNIT
Substance use disorder can cause increased tensions in a family, which often leads to stress and negativity, as well as feelings of instability. If you make drugs or drinking a priority, you’re putting your family second and it won’t go unnoticed. Being absent from family functions or activities could also result in feelings of distrust […]
DENYING AN ADDICTION AND PROLONGING RECOVERY
Denial is a very common defense mechanism, and is usually the first reaction when confronted with the truth, especially when it comes to an addiction. Most people who are struggling with substance use get stuck in a rut where they try to convince themselves and those around them that substance use isn’t negatively affecting their […]