As you are well aware, substance abuse is a major concern across the US. In fact, everyone on the Prevention Coalition team has been personally affected by some form of addiction, whether we witnessed a loved one fall victim to the perils of drugs or alcohol, or struggled ourselves.
What we’ve also learned through our experiences is that there are many ways to seek support on the path to recovery. Below are a few resources that offer helpful insight to those who may be struggling (or love someone who is):
- The Science of Addiction
- 20 Secret Signs of Addiction
- Suicidal Thoughts and Alcohol Abuse: Tackling Both Problems Head On
- Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
- The Benefits of a Sober Summer and How to Achieve Them
- 7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts
- Addiction in the Waiting Room: How to Go to the Doctor in Sobriety
Addiction is a topic that hits close to home for all of us here at the Prevention Coalition. As part of our ongoing effort to spread awareness about all of the help available for those who may be struggling:
- Drugs of Abuse: Interactive Exploration of Drug Effects on the Body
- 20 Secret Signs of Addiction
- Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
- Overdose Emergency: How to Identify One and What to Do
- 7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts
- Addiction in the Waiting Room: How to Go to the Doctor in Sobriety
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of Sobriety
- Helping an Adult Family Member or Friend with a Drug or Alcohol Problem
- 13 Sobering Facts About Teen Substance Abuse
- Boundaries with Teens: How to Address Alcohol and Drug Issues
