Many young people abuse drugs by the early age of 12. Unfortunately, this means that they start using at an even younger age. There are several reasons that may cause a pre-teen or teenager to become addicted, and even more importantly, how or why they started to use in the first place. Understanding what causes…
It’s the bread and butter of a substance abuse counselor’s job. It’s the major component of their clients’ treatment plans that leaves a lasting impact. It’s the sixth core function, and it’s called Counseling. According to Dictionary.com, counseling is a noun and a verb meaning to give “professional guidance” with the goal of “resolving personal…
Opiate, narcotic, stimulant, depressant, these are just a few of the terms you may see when learning about drugs and addictive substances. Understanding what they mean can impact your ability to raise awareness and make smart decisions. In this installment of Drug Education, we’re going to discuss just what a narcotic is and why it’s…
Receiving an HIV diagnoses can feel like a death sentence. Even with all of the medical advancements that can make life with HIV long, healthy, and enjoyable, we haven’t made nearly as much progress addressing the stigma that comes with the disease. It’s this bias, as much as any medical factor, that many people are…