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Drug and alcohol abuse is increasing throughout the United States among adolescents, young people and adults. Substance use and addiction aren't the only problems concerning drug use and dependency. Alcohol and drug abuse affects every person and every area of our lives throughout the world.

Every day there's substance use issues that hit the headlines or make the evening news. Unfortunately no matter how many tragedies take place associated with drug and alcohol abuse, the use of these substances continues. New stories associated with drug and alcohol use can be helpful as well. We can only hope this is a way of making people aware of the dangers and consequences of substance use, and possibly open someone's eyes about their own use of drugs or alcohol and their need for help.

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Teen Substance Abuse on the Rise

1-800-559-9503  |  October 10th

Teen Substance Abuse on the Rise

Ecstasy is still a very common drug that's abused by young people and continues to make headlines as well as marijuana and alcohol use among teens. The use of these substances anymore among many young people seems to be what's normal and accepted by kids today....  |  Read more

 
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More Prevention Education Needed for the Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Drugs

1-800-559-9503  |  September 12th

More Prevention Education Needed for the Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Drugs

Stimulant abuse is becoming more common among college students in hopes to improve their academic skills but they don't realize the harmful side effects that are associated with the misuse of these drugs. Not everyone uses stimulant drugs to get high sometimes they're misused in hopes of getting better grades and improving cognitive skills....  |  Read more

 
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Injection Drug Use Research Findings

1-800-559-9503  |  August 15th

Injection Drug Use Research Findings

Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other stimulants are some of the substances drug users choose to inject. Unfortunately there are many serious risks involved when administering street drugs and other substances this way....  |  Read more

 
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The Risks Involved with Cocaine Abuse Continue to Increase

1-800-559-9503  |  July 27th

The Risks Involved with Cocaine Abuse Continue to Increase

Stimulants are commonly chosen by people in all age groups as a drug of choice to enhance their feelings, increase their energy levels, lift their moods, and to keep them alert. Among the younger group of substance users, many times stimulants are used recreationally with groups of friends just 'hanging out' or while partying....  |  Read more

 
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Adolescents and Teens Have No Trouble Finding Prescription Drugs and Over The Counter Medications

1-800-559-9503  |  June 21st

Adolescents and Teens Have No Trouble Finding Prescription Drugs and Over The Counter Medications

Illegal drugs aren't the only substances that are used for the purpose of getting high now-a-days. If an adolescent, teen or adult wants to get high they don't have to go very far or spend much money to experience the euphoria they're looking for. This is extremely sad but unfortunately it's true. Many teens admit that they abuse prescription drugs and over the counter (OTC) drugs for two reasons, they're easy to get when they want them and they think they're safer than illegal drugs....  |  Read more

 
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Painkiller Addiction And Withdrawals in Newborns

1-800-559-9503  |  May 13th

Painkiller Addiction And Withdrawals in Newborns

Prescription drug abuse is rising throughout the country and affecting men, women and young people in all age groups. It's extremely sad when you realize that newborn babies are also affected by the use of painkillers, heroin and other drugs of abuse. Depending on the drug or drugs abused they need to be treated with methadone or other forms of treatment after they're born....  |  Read more