Substance abuse and alcohol interventions are the breath of life for thousands of addicts around the world. Interventions help addicts admit they have a problem, show them recovery is possible, and give them an outlet to receive professional help. Interventions help addicts see the light before they hit rock bottom. The intervention process arose from…
Examining the Link Between Adult ADHD and Addiction Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder, often diagnosed in children, that can lead to substance and alcohol abuse as an adult. ADHD is characterized by an inability to pay attention, difficulty filtering information coming into the brain, and inability to sit still. Careful examination…
Details of the Heroin and Opiate Invasion in Westchester County, NY America is addicted to opiates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled opioid overdoses a “national epidemic” in its appeal to the public to help prevent opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose. Almost every state has reported frightening increases in opioid and…