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Drug and alcohol addiction is typically associated with young and middle-aged adults. However, many adults in the 65-and-over age group also struggle with substance abuse. According to a 2018 survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one million senior citizens have a substance use disorder. For over a decade, substance abuse has increased among …
Do you know a veteran of the US armed services who struggles with drug or alcohol abuse? American addiction centers offer treatment programs for veterans with substance use disorders. According to a 2019 survey on veterans suffering addiction, one in four (343k) have an addiction to illicit drugs. Veterans seeking treatment programs need all the …
Are there teenagers in your family with substance use disorders? Fortunately, addiction treatment centers now offer programs for teen drug abuse. Between 2016 and 2020, there was a 61% increase in drug use among 8th graders. The number of teens struggling with drug addiction (and the attendant negative behaviors) has plagued society. Sadly, few teenagers …
The COVID-19 pandemic has created difficulties for people everywhere. As a result, many have adopted various coping mechanisms. A 2020 study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that as many as 13% of Americans turned to substance use to handle emotions brought on by the pandemic. At the same time, many …
