Posted in Substance Abuse on Nov 17th, 2009
While there is no universally accepted definition of the term substance abuse, there are guidelines which aid in the diagnosis. Basically, it is the use of harmful drugs or alcohol with the knowledge that it is harmful. A person who tries Oxycontin, just to try it even though they know it can be harmful, is abusing a substance. They are not necessarily addicted but they may continue to use it knowing the dangers of the substance.
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Posted in Substance Abuse on Nov 10th, 2009
Once they are a substance abuser, they never believe the damage it is doing. That’s part of the cycle. It starts out casually and ends up destroying lives. Also, substance abuse affects many people other than the abuser.
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Posted in Substance Abuse on Oct 15th, 2009
These facts are what every person needs to know, even if you have never been on drugs or know anyone on them, because the more aware you are of the dangers of substance abuse, the better off you and your family will be.
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