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?
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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
Which Came First: The Mental Illness or The Addiction?
As more data is being collected, scientists, medical professionals and counselors are providing more and more research that shows the need to treat people who abuse drugs just as they would someone with a psychological or mental health disorder. We are seeing now more than ever the importance of a … [Read more...] aboutWhich Came First: The Mental Illness or The Addiction?
The Problem With Drug Addiction: How Do We Get Help To People Who Don’t Ask For It?
This article is more of a question, not an answer. A conversation, not a one-sided view. And since we don't have the answer, let's consider it open-ended... Question: How do people who are addicted to a substance get medical treatment if they don't know they have a "problem"? With the recent … [Read more...] aboutThe Problem With Drug Addiction: How Do We Get Help To People Who Don’t Ask For It?
