People who get help with mental health tend to get better faster and stay better longer.
Substance Abuse
For some people, casual or social use of a drug can turn into a habit. Over time, larger doses of a drug are needed to get high. Then, the drug becomes necessary just to feel “normal.” As drug use increases, it becomes more and more difficult to go without the drug and relationships, academics, work, and sport performance suffer.
People who feel that they may be using a drug too much or are considering stopping their use completely can benefit by getting help.
The signs and symptoms of drug abuse vary depending on the type of drug.
Substance abuse facts
- Alcohol
- Marijuana and hashish
- Narcotic painkillers
- Club drugs
- Methamphetamine, cocaine, and other stimulants
- Barbiturates and benzodiazepines
- Hallucinogens
- Inhalants
People who get help when they have substance abuse problems tend to get better faster and stay better longer.
For more information on substance abuse:
https://apa.org/topics/addiction/index.aspx
http://www.ulifeline.org/topics/134-alcohol-drugs
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