alcohol abuse

Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara De Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse

Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara de Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
approximately 3.1 million Americans need treatment for a substance-abuse problem. Chiara sounds like so many young people who struggle with belonging, or who hide feelings of depression or anxiety. Chiara has used pot… Continue reading

Study Shows Link Between Drug Abuse and Violence – the Michigan Daily

Study shows link between drug abuse and violence – The Michigan Daily

Study shows link between drug abuse and violence
The Michigan Daily
Alcohol and illegal drug abuse have long been connected to violence in romantic and non-romantic relationships. New research from the University's Injury Center adds prescription drug abuse… Continue reading

Why Are So Many Critical of Homeschooling?

Question by mindfullmom: Why are so many critical of homeschooling?
I know quite a few homeschooled children. They are not sheltered from the real world. Their parents have chosed to homeschool for many reasons one of which being a better education. There have been legitimate studies done that show most… Continue reading

Demi Lovato's Family Fears Convinced Her to Seek Addiction Help

Demi Lovato's family fears convinced her to seek addiction help
Demi Lovato has revealed the fear of not getting to see her little sister Madison De La Garza was what finally led to her agreeing to seek help for her drug addiction issues. The Skyscraper hitmaker spent time in rehab… Continue reading

DCF Using 'Gold Standard' Addiction Assessments Ahead of Drug Testing

DCF using 'gold standard' addiction assessments ahead of drug testing
A private-sector addiction counselor vouched for the reliability of written drug abuse risk assessment forms used by a state agency – forms that will take on new significance this year when the agency implements drug testing for some welfare recipients.… Continue reading

As Substance Abuse Rises, So Does Demand for Counseling – Grand Forks Herald

As substance abuse rises, so does demand for counseling – Grand Forks Herald

As substance abuse rises, so does demand for counseling
Grand Forks Herald
Although down one-third of its staffing, the need for substance abuse counseling provided by Badlands Human Service Center in Dickinson has increased with the area's… Continue reading