It鈥檚 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Here鈥檚 an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD).鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
That鈥檚 one in six of us. As young as 12 years old.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Meeting even two of these symptoms鈥攗sed to 鈥攃onstitutes a 鈥渕ild鈥� disorder. Any two of these can have an alarming effect on a person鈥檚 physical, mental or financial stability.鈥���
- Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than you’re meant to鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Cravings and urges to use the substance鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Not managing to do what you should at work, home, or school because of substance use鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Using substances again and again, even when it puts you in danger鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Continuing to use, even when you know you have a physical or psychological problem that could have been caused or made worse by the substance鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Needing more of the substance to get the effect you want (tolerance)鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
- Development of withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substance鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
None of us knows who may develop SUD, or who may progress from mild into a moderate or severe disorder that impairs the ability to live a productive, safe, healthy life. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 so important to recognize this prevalent disorder and know what steps to take.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Here鈥檚 a hopeful fact: 18JAV holistic approach to treating substance use disorder helps people get their life back. Contact us to learn about our services.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Learn more鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: on drug, alcohol and tobacco use (pdf)鈥�&苍产蝉辫;