Substances
Recognizing the signs of alcohol and drug use/abuse in both young people and adults is not always easy but there are certain signs that you can look for.
Anyone that has ever lived with the problem of alcohol or drug abuse knows the pain and suffering that goes along with it. Many don't realize they are not alone and that there are a staggering number of other's going through the exact same thing. Some of the latest statistics clearly show that alcohol and drugs pose a threat to the safety of our families - that no community escapes the pain and problems associated with substance abuse.
Ever question your own drinking patterns? Answering these simple questions could change your life!
Statistics from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
There are more deaths and disabilities each year in the U.S. from substance abuse than from any other cause.
About 18 million Americans have alcohol problems; about 5 to 6 million Americans have drug problems.
More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking.
More than nine million children live with a parent dependent on alcohol and/or illicit drugs.
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