Blog Entries tagged 'alcohol use'

Economic Stimulus And Addiction Treatment

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +0100

What about the 30 million Americans who are addicted

As the senate and house representatives finalize what many consider to be the largest effort in history to turn around a failing economy I hope portions of their proposed relief will be designated to help those 30 plus million Americans who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. These addicted citizens are sons and da [...]

So Many Addicted Never Receive The Help They Need

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

It is no secret that we have an abundance of individuals in the United States who need addiction treatment. In fact, in 2007, 23.2 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem. But of that estimated number, how many actually received the help they need?

According to govern [...]

Solutions to addiction's overwhelm

addictionwriter@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Look around the neighborhood you live in. Take a wandering glance around the office you work at. Look closely at everyone you know or have known. As you gander, keep these statistics in mind. 1 out of every 10 are potentially addicted to or some other substance of abuse. While this may seem like a huge exaggeration, con [...]

Addiction and the Recession

clients@addictionwatch.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Across the U.S. there are countless millions struggling with addiction and the recession is both highlighting this previously existing problem as well as causing the need for treatment to become apparent as well.

The recession is rough on everyone. From farms to inner city shop owners the recession is disrupting literally everything about the lives of Americans today. Everywhere you look there is un [...]