alcohol and drug abuse

Where Can I Find a List of Reports, Surveys or Statistics About Alcohol and Drug Addiction?

Question by adrian: Where can I find a list of reports, surveys or statistics about alcohol and drug addiction?
I’m looking for more sources about alcohol and drug addiction because I’m finishing my homework. I really love the topic… Continue reading

Job as Rehab Counselor / Qualifying as a Substance Abuse Professional?

Question by B!: Job as Rehab Counselor / Qualifying as a Substance Abuse Professional?
I’m a psychology major at school, going into my last leg of undergrad schooling. I’ve known for a long time that I want to work… Continue reading

Tanner Supports Lowering Chargeable BAC to .05

Tanner supports lowering chargeable BAC to .05

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

Prescription abuses and other forms of drug addiction have all but eclipsed the liquid form of getting a buzz on, but Tanner makes little distinction. “Alcohol is just… Continue reading

2 Local Deaths Linked to Drug, Alcohol Use

2 local deaths linked to drug, alcohol use

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

The use of alcohol and drugs played a contributing role in causing the recent deaths of two young people. The death of 21-year-old Regina L.… Continue reading

Drug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns Linger

Drug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns Linger

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

"Varenicline does appear to help reduce drinking in alcohol-dependent individuals, at least in some of them," lead investigator Raye Z. Litten, PhD, associate director… Continue reading

Rural Providers Conference Starts Today in Fairbanks

Rural Providers Conference starts today in Fairbanks

Filed under: drug abuse treatment programs

The conference “embraces and unites traditional Alaska Native knowledge and modern treatment and prevention methods to find solutions for alcohol and drug abuse,” according to a summary… Continue reading