What we know, as of now, about injection sites. By Gregg Snook, M.A., NCC, LPC I am sure you have heard in the news about the controversy regarding the possible Safe Injection Site that is being planned in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Depending on who you speak with, it may be a hot topic. …
Defining drug abuse isn’t always easy. A majority of people use prescription and recreational drugs. However, using doesn’t necessarily mean you have an addiction. What is drug abuse? To answer this question let’s explore how to identify substance abuse, why it’s so dangerous, and how to treat it. What is Drug Abuse? There are two…
When taking a look at addiction relapse rates in the United States, you may feel discouragement about reaching sobriety. Whether you’re in the throes of addiction or attempting to help a family member, these numbers can be overwhelming. Overall, relapse rates aren’t nearly as high as they could be. However, it’s important to understand what…
If you live in Bucks County, PA, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know is struggling with a heroin or opiate addiction. In recent years, use and abuse of these drugs has soared nationally and locally, and recovery houses in Bucks County have made headlines due to the sheer number of them…
Research reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that alcohol abuse costs the US around $223.5 billion annually, with close to 75% of the expenses related to binge drinking(1). Reduced productivity in the workplace accounts for the greatest cost, taking up more than 70% of the total cost of alcohol abuse, while…
Do you have a kid at home who is on prescription meds? What are your rules around access to and unsupervised use of these pharmaceuticals? Your rules and attention to your child’s use of their own medication could be the difference between a properly medicated child or an addict, or even worse, life and death.…
According to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an alarming number of adolescents are using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes on any average day. The report provides the following statistics about daily adolescent substance use. On an average day, 881,684 kids age 12 – 17 smoked cigarettes On an average day, 646,707…
Posted by Steps to Recovery on April 2, 2013 Data from a statewide survey of students in Iowa shows alarming information: The risk for substance abuse is higher in military kids, especially those with a parent who is currently deployed or recently returned. In 2010, almost 2 million American children had at least one parent…
Posted by Steps to Recovery on February 8, 2013 The most vulnerable people in our culture are now receiving less support around substance abuse prevention. Current government research is indicating that a high percentage of teenagers are experiencing fewer messages about substance abuse prevention from the media and at school. This new report shows that…