Substance Use Disorder in the United States
Substance Use Disorder in the United States About 23 million people living in the United States have an addiction of some kind. Unfortunately, this number is steadily rising. Learn important statistics about substance use disorder in the United States, how it affects different demographics and prevention measures. Statistics on Substance Use Disorder in the United […]
Difference Between Impaired Control and Substance Use
What is Impaired Control and Substance Use? When understanding addiction and learning how it affects the brain, it is very important to know the difference between impaired control and substance use. Impaired control can be defined as “a craving or strong urge to use the substance; desire or failed attempts to cut down or control […]
Recovery From Addiction
Recovery From Addiction For a person with substance use disorder, life is an unending quest to feel better. And often, a fruitless pursuit of a way to achieve that quest. Addicts are told they’re helpless, useless, lazy, selfish. When they are given recovery options, it’s often court-ordered. They are told by well-meaning family and friends […]