What Are the Benefits of 12-Step Programs?
Since the first 12-step program was developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930s, the programs have grown to include offerings for a range of addictions and other issues. Today, they are considered by many to be a main component to help individuals maintain...
Why Can’t I Stop Drinking?
Alcoholism and alcohol use disorder (AUD) was a major concern for almost 15 million people ages 12 and older in the United States in 2019, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Sadly, only about 7% of those people received any treatment for...
What Are Synthetic Drugs? Are They Harmful?
Some drugs, like cannabis, come from natural sources. But other drugs — known as club, synthetic, or designer drugs—are manufactured from artificial materials. These drugs are made in laboratories from synthetic chemicals and are designed to copy the effect of drugs...
The Risk of Substance Abuse Among Nurses
While we may view the people who care for our health as superheroes, they can fall victim to the same issues and concerns that affect regular people, including substance abuse challenges. In fact, an estimated 10% of workers in the nursing profession will misuse drugs...
