When it comes to substance abuse, we certainly hear a fair amount of negativity in the news. More kids are smoking pot, more people are abusing prescription drugs, and many more have gone for a cheaper and more easily available…
It’s the new year. Many addicts promise to themselves and their friends, co-workers and families that this year will be the year they give up their substance of choice and reach for sobriety. It’s an admirable notion, and no doubt…
Mental health issues don’t mix well with addiction and substance abuse. There has been a well established link between drug and alcohol abuse in conjunction with mental disorders like bi-polar disorder and even schizophrenia and of course, depression. To some,…
With the school year back in full swing there are those are worried about those students who have left high school and are off to their first semester of university or college. One of the main concerns is the party…
The University of Maryland’s Center for Substance Abuse research will be given a $3 million donation from The National Institute On Drug Abuse to develop a new National Drug Early Warning System in an effort to monitor trends in substance…
There are a very large number of rehab centers and programs across North America, and they work for a large number of addicts who need professional help, but some believe that they are all doing the same things. Rather, they…
This particular story takes place in New Jersey, but don’t be fooled as there are thousands of communities across North America that are dealing with the issue of people doing damage to themselves due to the misuse or theft of…
The drug problem in North America is at it’s breaking point. Illegal drugs like heroin are devastating communities, towns and cities across the US and Canada. This article, however, is not about dangerous street drugs. It’s about the rampant over-prescribing…
Alcohol’s destructive influence affects millions across North America and around the world. It is as serious as any other drug addiction, but sometimes is overlooked because of the fact that it is legal to most people. It can destroy families,…