October 26, 2019
A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a vital defender of the public interest. He or she holds a unique position that straddles the public and private arenas, regardless of their employer.
August 9, 2019
Here are some of the reasons drug abuse and substance use disorder have troubled health professionals, policy makers, and educators for decades.
August 7, 2019
The opioid crisis is one of the biggest challenges facing our communities and the nation. This is a uniquely difficult problem to solve but solutions are being explored.
August 4, 2019
To address the wider challenges presented by drug abuse, drug addiction and substance use disorder, it is vital for stakeholders in communities to work together so that risk factors can be mitigated. These mitigation efforts are generally referred to as “protective factors” by health professionals, prevention specialists, educators and public policy experts.
August 1, 2019
In this post we focus on three concepts in regards to drug abuse: addiction, tolerance and physical dependence.
July 21, 2019
The outward changes in a person’s behavior and emotional state signify very complex interactions involving physical and cognitive changes or deficiencies, as well as responses to social and environmental circumstances. Always keep in mind how inter-related these categories are and why every individual should be evaluated within context. Again, it is important for anyone who exhibits signs of drug abuse to meet with a health professional who can recommend a holistic treatment tailored to them.
July 17, 2019
Some of the signs of drug abuse that serve as red flags, especially when seen in combination with each other. They often fall under four broad and inter-related categories: cognitive, physical, behavioral, and emotional.
June 26, 2019
How is drug abuse defined on an individual level and what is the theoretical framework upon which professionals use to diagnose drug abuse? In this post I briefly discuss this and touch upon the treatment strategies.