Usually, when people think about comorbid disorders, they think in terms of substance abuse and an accompanying mental illness. In fact, up to 45% of…
“Some years ago, we surveyed over 1000 drug addicts in Scotland and asked them what they wanted to get from treatment, and less than 5%…
“Adolescent patterns of drug abuse are very different from drug use patterns in adults. The uniqueness of adolescent drug abuse means that drug-dependent teenagers usually…
“Sobriety is the most important thing in my life. I may believe my job or my home life come first, but I must remember –…
“Across our state, we are seeing the terrible effects of heroin and prescription narcotics on our families, friends and communities. Although more must be done,…
“I don’t think that people realize how potentially risky taking tramadol is. I think it’s because it’s a prescription drug – people assume it’s safe.”…
“We begin to realize that it will take something more powerful than we are to relieve our suffering. This is what we’ve been missing all…
“Once brave politicians and others explain the War on Drugs’ true cost, the American people will scream for a cease-fire. Bring the troops home, people…
When you live in the Tacoma, Washington, area and need help for a substance abuse disorder – illicit drug addiction, alcoholism, or the misuse of…
“A man who drinks too much on occasion is still the same man as he was sober. An alcoholic, a real alcoholic, is not the…