More Hospitals to Screen for Substance Abuse
One of the many ways that alcohol and drug problems can be detected and dealt with earlier on is through contact with primary care providers through doctors offices and hospitals.…
Overcoming Chronic Relapse
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Gulf Breeze Recovery Testimonial-Kelly’s Aha Moment
Kelly, from Chicago, talks about recovering in Gulf Breeze, Florida! Meet Kelly, and share her “Aha Moment” when she really got an understanding of the principles they teach at Gulf…
Half a Million U.S. Vets Addicted to Opiates
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…
Excessive Alcohol and Deaths in Adults
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…
Police Saving Lives With Overdose Prevention Kits
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…
Older Americans and Addiction Problems
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.
Mental Health Awareness Month a Different Perspective
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…
NIDA Director Warns of Marijuana Legalization Impact
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…