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 […]
Why People Aren’t Talking About Substance Use Disorder
Why People Don’t Talk about Substance Use Disorder Substance use disorder can be a difficult topic for many individuals. Depending on their upbringing, their own personal experiences with substance use disorder, or things they have seen in the media, substance use may be something that is swept under the rug. This can be very dangerous […]
Substance Use Disorder in Adolescence
Substance Use Disorder in Adolescence The teenage years of life tend to be some of the most stressful years. Between lowered inhibitions, peer pressure, bullying, and social structures, teenagers are at an extremely high risk of forming a substance use disorder. Substance use disorders in adolescence can affect much more than just their grades and […]
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Fighting Drug Addiction this National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Educating youth about the dangers of drug use can prevent a lifetime of addiction – and this October’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect opportunity to learn how. Since 2011, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month has been embraced as a time to acknowledge the […]
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching?
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching? When we send our children off to school every day we tend to forget many of the things that happen while they are there, aside from learning. These things can include a massive amount of peer pressure, wanting to fit in with a group, managing social […]
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 […]
Admitting a Substance Use Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Failure
Admitting a Substance Use Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Failure You have finally come to the realization that you might have a substance use disorder and you need help in order to quit. While this can be a scary realization, it is important to remember that it is not one that makes you a failure. […]
Heroin Addiction Statistics in New Jersey
“I just don’t think the average person understands and knows exactly what heroin can do. Heroin won’t just destroy your life; it will destroy your community. One drug dealer can destroy an entire community like that,” said Earl Armin. Armin, a resident of New Jersey, spent 30 years in prison for armed robbery, which he […]
Anti-Addiction Film “The First Day” with Chris Herren on ESPN
“The First Day” with Chris Herren According to Creighton Drury, the CEO of Center on Addiction, “The First Day” was created by former professional basketball player and wellness advocate, Chris Herren, and presented by Center on Addiction and Cigna. “The First Day” takes an innovative approach to address teen substance use, while helping to refocus […]
Indicators of High-Quality Addiction Treatment
With approximately 20.6 million individuals in the United States 12 years and older with a substance abuse disorder in 2011 and with over 14,500 substance abuse disorder treatment facilities in the United States; it can sometimes be challenging to assess which treatment center offers the best resources and interventions necessary to provide the best recovery […]