Drug addiction is an epidemic the nation has been struggling with for years. In 2013 alone, statistics showed that more than 9% of the population over the age of 12 was using drugs. Hollywood is often viewed as having a huge impact on these statistics. Many teens use celebrities as role models. When it comes…
But while drug abuse is potentially deadly to people with opiate addiction, its also crippling to friends and relatives. Mother and father, siblings, kids, and many others often watch from the sidelines as their loved one progressively losses their fight against abuse of substances. Fortunately, there are activities that families and friends of opiate addicts can do to offer support. If…
In a survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2014, the attitudes among student in 8, 10 and 12th grade were measured. In the last 20 years, there’s been a steady decrease in the use of illegal drugs among young adults and adolescents. While there was no increase in the use of…
Recovery from alcoholism or addiction takes much more than staying abstinent from your preferred substance. Many people use drugs and drink because they have a hard time living properly. The stressors of daily living can make life difficult, but with addiction, the disease can throw you down a path that shouldn’t need necessary life skills.…
