Debunking Myths About Substance Abuse
Common Myths About Substance Abuse and Addiction Ever since Richard Nixon’s “war on drugs” started over 40 years ago and Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign began in the 1980’s, addiction treatment professionals have been
Fear Of Withdrawal Is Causing Unnecessary Overdoses From Opiate Abuse
Many people with a drug addiction are supremely afraid of withdrawal. The symptoms can be debilitating and even dangerous. More than 2.1 million Americans use prescription opioids, and another 500,000 abuse heroin. Unfortunately, this fear
Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic Comes West
Prescription Drug Abuse Finds Western States Unprepared The epidemic of prescription drug abuse that had struck many regions in the eastern and southern U.S. has now struck with a vengeance in several western states where
Drug Overdose Deaths Continue To Rise Due To Prescription Drug Abuse
The United States is experiencing an alarming increase in overdoses of prescription drugs – many of which are leading to death. Disturbingly, fatalities and sales related to prescription drugs have more than quadrupled since 1999.
SAMHSA Publishes Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program Completion Rates
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Completion Rates The most recent data available for completion rates at drug and alcohol treatment facilities, such as Pathways Recovery in Sacramento, CA, shows some interesting results. Assembled from 1.5 million discharges
Addiction In The Elderly
Problems with addiction can affect people of all ages. Unfortunately, senior citizens face an increased risk of complications and mortality as the result of substance abuse. Learning more about elderly substance abuse can help those
