Prescription pills fuel crime, treatment in Maine

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Substance Abuse Help: Prescription pills fuel crime, treatment in Maine
While recent events may have grabbed headlines in the Portland area, the issue of prescription drug abuse is, and has been, a Maine and national problem for some time. The number of Mainers seeking substance abuse treatment for narcotic painkillers,
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Substance Abuse Help: Alcohol Abuse And Sexual Orientation Affect The Use Of Substance Abuse
Individuals who had a history of physical or sexual abuse were also more likely to seek substance abuse treatment. The authors speculated that in some cases, such as for people with hepatitis C, the increased likelihood of seeking help may be due to
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Substance Abuse Help: Teen substance abuse help
Facing teen substance use or abuse can raise many issues – one of which is the stigma that often goes along with substance use. "It is really comforting to know that we are not the only family dealing with this," stated a participant in the last group.
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