Alcohol is the most prevalently abused drug in the world. In America, it’s not only legal just about everywhere, it’s advertised heavily. Alcohol is part of American culture and is literally being shoved down our throats. Holiday party? Alcohol. Football game? Alcohol. Date night? Alcohol. Going out with some coworkers after a busy Friday? Alcohol. […]
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A substance use disorder can occur when taking almost any type of drug, which includes everything from prescription medications to heroin and cocaine. If someone close to you has started taking too many drugs, it’s important to understand that all of the signs that you have noticed that point to a substance use disorder may
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If you or someone you know is experiencing issues with substance use, call The National Rehab Hotline at 866-210-1303 for help over the phone. Of course, if someone is experiencing an emergency, you need to call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if you have it available. Time is of the essence when responding to an
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When someone struggles with alcohol or substance use, the impact often reaches far beyond the individual. Families, communities, healthcare systems and even legal institutions often feel the impact. Harm reduction is a public health–driven approach that focuses on reducing the risks and consequences of substance use, even when stopping entirely isn’t immediately possible. Rather than
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