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Methamphetamine use in Montana has reached what is described as epidemic proportions. The accompanying, burgeoning crime rate has the attention of law enforcement officers in the state focused on the drug’s suppliers. Communities see more drug rehab center openings to address the needs of meth addicts. Child welfare workers see the problem from the perspective […]

The national heroin statistics are staggering — 3.8 million people have tried the drug. The National Survey On Drug Use and Health states that almost 30 percent of high school seniors say they can get it easily. But that figure does not compare to Massachusetts’s epidemic. In the state, special programs, e.g. co-occurring mental disorder […]

Drug addiction is common all around the world. Addictions run in all types of families, from the lowest income to affluent millionaires. If a parent has an addiction, a child has a greater risk of becoming a drug addict. Addiction is a disease that people struggle with every day. With modern technology, tests are able […]

Nobody wants to come to the awful realization that their spouse might be using drugs. However, in some cases it is possible that stress, anxiety, mental disorders, or any number of other circumstances can lead a loved one into a life of addiction. Regardless how a loved one started using, it can be difficult to […]

A Common Reaction Society often subconsciously promotes drug and alcohol abuse. Movies and television shows frequently depict the consumption of intoxicating substances at parties. The high school party experience is notoriously associated with peer pressure, binge drinking, and experimental drug use. It should be no surprise that millions of people grow up with debilitating substance […]

When someone develops a drug addiction, it can negatively impact all aspects of their life, including their close relationships. Maintaining a healthy relationship with a friend or family member who has a substance abuse problem can be extremely difficult. Sometimes, the desire to take care of the drug addict can lead you to deny how […]

There is always a new drug out there for people to get addicted to. Family and friends may not be familiar with the appearance or effects of these drugs, making it easy for the addict to use without detection. Here are five of the newest, most dangerous drugs that have become popular among teens and […]

Movies about wild college partying makes it seem like binge drinking is a fun and harmless pastime. However, when you drink more than a couple drinks, you are putting yourself at risk for many potentially life-threatening health conditions. The human body sees alcohol as a toxic poison, so too much can cause regular bodily functions […]

An overdose is one of the most dangerous things that can happen when taking recreational drugs. Drugs are never safe, but very few situations offer the same sort of immediate threat to a person’s life. They have always been a threat, but the number of deaths due to drug overdoses has been increasing in recent […]

Certain issues, such as depression or anxiety, can make a person highly susceptible to addiction. Addiction may come in a variety of forms, such as gambling, food, and other activities that might be not prove addictive to an average person. Some drugs are hidden in plain sight and are legal for anyone to purchase and […]