Do Interventions Work?
Drug and Alcohol Interventions: Do They Work? I actually recall two distinct occasions when individuals point and asked about my drinking. One was my Mom many many years before I became sober. And one was my sister, after walking in on
How to Prevent Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse: An introduction Substance abuse disorder is an epidemic that affects many different groups in society from adolescents to elder adults and is casting an increasing shadow due to its continued rise and prevalence. From illicit and prescription drug abuse
The Stages of Drug Addiction Explained
Drug addiction has a way of slowly creeping up on an addict. It can feel like one moment you're quietly enjoying your life, perhaps indulging in a drug here or there, only to find yourself miserable and addicted in no
Interventions as a Tool for Overcoming Drug Addiction
The runaway popularity of A&E's show Intervention has left many people who love an addict with a renewed sense of hope. After all, the thinking goes, if an intervention can work for the addicts on television, it should work for
What is Drug Addiction
Every year, millions of people—about 25 million, to be exact—struggle with addiction to drugs. But according to the National Institute on Drug Addiction, only about 10% seek the help they need. Drug addiction is a mysterious phenomenon, shrouded in mystery,
Top Reasons to Seek Help For Drug Addiction
Stories about the perils of drug addiction often focus on the immediate effects: incarceration, conflict with loved ones, financial problems. But drug addiction is a serious, chronic, and potentially life-threatening disease. The effects of drug addiction are far-reaching and pernicious, and
Drug Addiction: Symptoms & Signs
The cold, hard truth about drug addiction is that if you think you have a drug problem, it's very likely that you do. Drug addiction symptoms vary from addict to addict, and no two addicts develop drug addiction signs that