Recently we shared an article about the local news story covering the tragic death of a Charlotte youth who had died from a drug overdose. Unfortunately, this story and similar stories are becoming all too common, not just in our community, but all over the nation. So we asked the question, "How do … [Read more...] about3 Social Activities We Strongly DIScourage Youth From Doing
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10 Most Commonly Abused Drugs in The U.S. [Infographic]
Alcohol and marijuana: highest rate of drug abuse Alcohol and marijuana have the highest rate of abuse among all drugs. In the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported: 14.5 million Americans aged 12 … [Read more...] about10 Most Commonly Abused Drugs in The U.S. [Infographic]
What Is Drug Abuse?
The dictionary simply defines drug abuse as the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs. But what does this really mean? Today, we discuss how drug use can lead to abuse and commonly abused substances - legal and illegal. When Drug Use Leads To Drug Abuse One way to understand drug abuse, … [Read more...] aboutWhat Is Drug Abuse?
3 Ways Cutting Back On Alcohol Improves Your Health
Did you know by cutting back on alcohol you can improve your mental health? 1. Improve Your Mental Health Doctors and researchers of Mental Health America have found that drinking alcohol actually affects your sleep. Their research shows that some people drink alcohol to relax, yet when you … [Read more...] about3 Ways Cutting Back On Alcohol Improves Your Health
