Live to be Sober

[...] Drug Abuse or Addiction There are a lot of people who actually experiment with drugs due to various [...]

[...] press release from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the deadly toll of drug abuse was illustrated yet again. The CDC’s analysis points out that drug overdose deaths in the [...]

[...] sacrificed their lives for drugs would likely be the first to tell you that club drug abuse is anything but non-threatening. Sadly, these people are no longer able to preach the dangers [...]

[...] the shocking statistics about addiction and it will become clear that the situation surrounding drug abuse and addiction is seriously out of control and increasingly deadly. Most of us think of [...]

[...] usually require very specific treatment. Oftentimes, the reasons that draw adults to substance abuse are far different than the reasons that draw teenagers to substance abuse. There are [...]

[...] was an attempt to numb pain, quell boredom or experience pleasure that tipped them over into substance abuse. A treatment center should have a firm grasp of its intentions and should be able to state [...]

[...] once they’ve truly gripped it. Statistics Reveal the Truth Statistics show otherwise. Substance abuse is one of the most serious, fastest growing issues in the United States and impacts millions [...]

[...] . Don’t go it alone any longer. Get help now and experience a full life that has no room for substance abuse. [...]

[...] for Disease Control (CDC) reports some alarming statistics regarding binge drinking and young adults that include the following: One-quarter of American teens and young adults engage in binge [...]

[...] addicted to cocaine continues to rise. A large portion of cocaine users are teenagers and young adults. During 2007, close to 20 percent of young Americans said they have used cocaine at least once. [...]

[...] for a man, or over four for a woman, in one day. This type of behavior is more common in young adults, typically because of the situations in which it is most likely to occur, such as parties and [...]

[...] It Mean? At least 100 people overdose to death each day in the United States. Teenagers and young adults apparently tend to wise up as they get older and many stop using illicit drugs. But do we just [...]

[...] Youth and drug use have been associated with one another since the 1960’s. However, these days kids are using more [...]

[...] of drugs does not automatically result in drug abuse as there is no actual level at which the drug use elevates from being a casual intake to problematic. In addition, instances of drug abuse will [...]

[...] that they are fully the activities that take place on the premises. They even capitalize on the drug use of their customers by selling water and sports drinks at high prices. These drinks are used to [...]

[...] Institute on Drug Abuse), is that the age sector with the highest rate of illicit drug use is 18 to 25 year olds, with nearly 20% reporting illicit drug use within the past [...]

[...] . If you treat them with dignity and honesty, you will be given the same. Considering Inpatient Treatment When you are looking at getting treatment for your teen, it is a good idea to consider [...]

[...] end this cycle on his own. Despite your desire, you cannot make it better for him, either. Inpatient treatment by skilled staff can help to teach new skills and to address cognitive issues that [...]

[...] . Individuals who have a serious addiction can almost always get better results from inpatient treatment. Outpatient treatment consists of attending a treatment program during the day and spending [...]

[...] the habit continues, the more work it takes to overcome. Many experts recommend finding an inpatient treatment center for the best odds of success. The highly controlled environment keeps alcohol from [...]

[...] rehabilitation treatment centers can help you go from being an addict who is suffering from alcohol abuse to one that once suffered from this, and can show others the way to stay clean despite their [...]

[...] Poor or deteriorating appearance (NOTE: Not always the case) Suffers from illnesses related to alcohol abuse (liver disease, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, inflammation of the pancreas, [...]

[...] Are You At Risk of Becoming An Alcoholic? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, roughly 14 million Americans are alcoholics. Furthermore, more than half of [...]

[...] in the United States. Clinically, binge drinking is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as “a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration, [...]

[...] like Vicodin, Percocet, and OxyContin are extremely addictive and in high demand among drug users. They can also lead to hospitalization and death from overdose. Prescription Anti-Anxiety Drugs [...]

[...] drug is taken. This has something to do more about the consequences of the drug use. Why Some Drug Users Become Addicted And Others Don’t Vulnerability to drug abuse and drug addiction will differ [...]

[...] of negative influences. Inpatient treatment is comprehensive care, which ensures recovering drug users receive healthy nutrition and professional care. [...]

[...] use. 3. Methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a more generally popular drug. Drug users are known to refer to it as “ice,” “speed,” “meth,” “crystal,” “crank,” and “glass. [...]

[...] use. Why Some Drug Users Become Addicted And Others Don’t Vulnerability to drug abuse and drug addiction will differ from one person to another. There are certain risk factors associated with the [...]

[...] well. Twenty-three million Americans, age 12 and older suffer from some sort of alcohol and drug addiction. Approximately 15 million of them are dependent on alcohol, 4 million dependent on drugs, and [...]

[...] , more than half of the US population personally knows someone who abuses alcohol. Alcohol addiction is a serious and growing problem that can have a severe impact on health, quality of life, [...]

[...] is specifically designed for women. Unfortunately, a lot of women suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction, and they don’t receive the help they need. Many women avoid mainstream treatment programs [...]