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Drug use and substance abuse must be addressed by employers
There can be an element of “don’t ask, don’t tell” to employee drug and alcohol use, but this is no time to bury your head in the sand.
How Substance Abuse Affects Your Life Expectancy
Drug deaths in America dominates the headlines. But did you know that substance abuse can affect your health in other ways besides fatal overdoses?
What You Need to Know About Job Stress and Substance Abuse
It's long been known that there is a strong connection between job stress and substance abuse disorder. Yet, few people know what job stress really is.
How to Know When It is Time to Find Help for Substance Abuse
Perhaps you wake up shaky, sick to your stomach, or have a headache. In a more severe case, you could experience periods of confusion.
From War Hero to Addiction Victim: Why Veterans Turn to Substance Abuse
Soldiers and veterans turn to substance abuse to cope with lingering emotional and physical pain. And we don't make it any easier for them to get help.
Why do drug use disorders often co-occur with other mental illnesses?
The high prevalence of comorbidity between drug use disorders and other mental illnesses does not mean that one caused the other, even if one appeared first. In fact, establishing causality or directionality is difficult for several reasons. Diagnosis of a mental disorder may not occur until symptoms have progressed to a specified level (per DSM); however, subclinical symptoms may also prompt drug use, and imperfect recollections…
10 Percent of Americans Have Had Drug Use Disorder But Many Go Untreated
An estimated 10 percent of Americans have had a drug use disorder at some time in their lives, but many have gone untreated, according to a new study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Only about one-quarter of people
Do You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
It can be hard to admit that "a few drinks" is really a case of alcoholism. Find out where to turn to get help if you think you have a substance abuse problem.
11 Facts About Teens And Drug Use
More than 60 percent of teens said that drugs were sold, used, or kept at their school.
How to I Tell my Family About my Problem with Substance Abuse?
Telling your family may be a difficult step, however it could make all the difference in the recovery process.
How is Stress Linked to Substance Abuse?
ARCpoint Labs shares how stress & substance abuse are inextricably linked - and how you can combat the cycle in your workplace.
What Every Substance Abuse Counselor Will Tell You
A substance abuse counselor will become your closest ally in recovery after entering substance abuse treatment. Call Futures for your first chat.
Does Quality Substance Abuse Treatment Exist?
Do you or a loved one suffer from addiction? Approximately 10% of the population deals with addiction issues. Seek help at a comprehensive, quality facility
Why Does Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Last 30 Days?
Many find that 30-day residential substance abuse treatment programs provide a structured environment and foundation for long-term recovery.
How Do I Become A Substance Abuse Counselor? » Start Your Career
If you are wondering “how do I become a substance abuse counselor?” then you can work toward getting a career by doing the following.
How To Become A Substance Abuse Counselor After Treatment And Recovery
How To Become A Substance Abuse Counselor After Treatment And Recovery Substance abuse counseling involves helping people overcome and conquer dependencies to addictive substances. Today, dealing with substance abuse is more critical than ever, and counselors
The Addictions Coach: 4 Steps to Deal with an Employee's Substance Abuse Problem
4 Steps to Deal with an Employee's Substance Abuse Problem. If you suspect that an employee has a drug or alcohol addiction, here are four steps to help protect your business.
Drug Use and Mental Health Problems: What’s the Connection?
People addicted to drugs are about twice as likely to suffer from mental health disorders, and vice versa.
Grief Recovery for Those Who Have Lost Due to Drug Use
Grief recovery for those who have lost someone due to substance use. GRASP provides compassionate support, local meetings and resources at no cost.
