Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
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Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat

ByValarie Ward

The poorest citizens in our country, often living in impoverished communities, are plagued by mental illnesses including substance abuse. We often see this as a problem that begins with an addiction that ruins a person’s finances and leads to poor mental health. However, living in an impoverished area can expose a person to constantly stressful…

Reduce Your Risk of Substance Abuse & Addiction

Reduce Your Risk of Substance Abuse & Addiction

ByKeisha Mclean-Green

There is no perfect method for preventing substance abuse and addiction. There are, however, ways to reduce your risk of developing a substance use disorder. We’ve taken the time to pull together eight actions you can take and share with those you care about. 8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk Preventing substance abuse and addiction…

5 Ways to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Incidents in Your Community

5 Ways to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Incidents in Your Community

ByMorris Green

Many young people abuse drugs by the early age of 12. Unfortunately, this means that they start using at an even younger age. There are several reasons that may cause a pre-teen or teenager to become addicted, and even more importantly, how or why they started to use in the first place. Understanding what causes…

5 Ways You Can Get the Most from Substance Abuse Counseling

5 Ways You Can Get the Most from Substance Abuse Counseling

ByMorris Green

Enrolling in a drug and alcohol treatment program takes guts. It’s not an easy choice, and sometimes it’s not a choice you make on your own; sometimes events lead to your being required to enter a program. Regardless of how you got here, you’re interested in making the best of it. So how can you…