More than ever, young Americans are misusing over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Once seen as just harmless drugs to get rid of the sniffles, young Americans are now using them to get high. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental … Continue reading
Although there has been a slight decline in illicit drug use according to the 2007 Substance Abuse and Mental Health services Administration study, there is a troubling new trend among teens. More are abusing prescription medications because it is readily … Continue reading
Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings indicate that kids who use cigarettes are more inclined to use illicit drugs. It also shows an asociation to alcohol as there is an indication that for … Continue reading
Over 1 out of 10 children under the age of 18 years of age live with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol or an illicit drug during the past year, according to a report by … Continue reading
In the third and fourth stages of alcoholism, the individual becomes more and more physically dependent upon the substance to function. Drinking habits become more obvious to family and friends, and it’s clear that the drinker’s life is taking a … Continue reading
Alcoholism is a progressive disease that can be divided into four stages, separated by four overarching behavioral patterns. The first two stages, described below, are when the individual starts to show symptoms of alcoholism: craving, physical dependence, tolerance, and the … Continue reading
