reportedly about a half a million veterans in the country who have become addicted to drugs. Additionally, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. These horrifying statistics are something that the Human Rights Watch wants to handle. They are aware that many of these veterans are suffering from drug addiction.
Approximately 88,000 deaths per year were linked to excessive alcohol consumption from 2006 to 2010. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that alcohol is …
Heroin overdose death rates across the nation are growing. In addition to making addiction treatment and prevention a priority, many states are taking steps to equip first-responders with the tools …
Statistics show that Older and Elderly Americans within the geriatric population are experiencing increased alcohol and drug addiction. Often grief and bereavement play a large role in increased substance abuse.
May 2014 has been designated National Mental Health Awareness Month by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The President also issued a proclamation at the beginning …
Marijuana is a pretty hot topic these days in the political-drugs arena, second only to heroin, it seems. Legalization appears to be looming potentially in multiple states, though there have …
One of the most heartbreaking situations regarding substance abuse for some people can be when a baby is born addicted to drugs due to the mother’s dependency. Not only are …
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to head up another nationwide coordinated effort to get unused prescription drugs off the street and out of medicine cabinets on April …
As part of a series featured on NBC called Hooked: America’s Heroin Epidemic, we are given an in depth look into the lives of people dealing with heroin addiction. One …
A common trait for people who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs is that they’re seeking instant gratification or relief from something. Clinically, it is also referred to as …