Substance abuse is not just an individual struggle; it affects entire families and communities, creating cycles of dysfunction, trauma, and hardship. Addiction has far-reaching consequences that can lead to broken relationships, financial instability, and increased crime rates. To break this cycle, so...
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The haggard face of substance abuse tells a story of physical and mental deterioration. What begins as a coping mechanism or a means of escape soon spirals into a relentless cycle of addiction, leaving both body and mind in ruins. While the toll on appearance is often the most immediate and...
Create an environment where your child may be more likely to engage in substance abuse The Impact of Lenient Parenting on Substance Abuse With therise of substance abuse among teens, your lenient parenting may be a contributing factor. When you set loose boundaries, your child may: Get involved...
Get help.If you believe that your substance use or someone else’s is becoming problematic, reach out to a healthcare professional, therapist, or loved one.You can also reach out to a helpline like theNational Helplinefrom the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)...
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Other examples include when a person continuously uses a substance with the sole intent of invoking euphoric feelings of being “high.” A person could also misuse drugs repeatedly to evade or alter their perception of reality, or they may consume substances as a maladaptive means to manage their...
Margot Rittenhouse, MS, PLPC, NCC is a therapist who is passionate about providing mental health support to all in need and has worked with clients with substance abuse issues, eating disorders, domestic violence victims, and offenders, and severely mentally ill youth. As a freelance writer for...
I developed an art therapy group in a residential substance abuse facility based on motivational interviewing with great success. I am now at a crisis center and have started another art therapy group based more on free association. I do not have an art therapy degree; however, I am still ...
Typical consequences of poverty include alcohol and substance abuse, little to no access to education, poor housing and living conditions, and increased levels of disease. Access to good schools, healthcare, electricity, clean drinking water, and other critical services remains elusive for many in ...