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Substance Abuse

Marijuana Abuse

Alcohol Abuse

Cocaine Abuse

Knowledge

Associated Assistance & Resource Services for SUBSTANCE ABUSE THAT WE PROVIDE TO CLIENTS & FAMILIES

Safety

Substance abuse often spawns violence. If you are dealing with a violent substance abuser.  

Maintenance

Once a substance abuser receives treatment, maintenance of their sobriety is critical.

Abandonment

Alcohol abusers often abandon their families and their jobs. Even if they are physically present, they can’t -- or won’t -- offer any kind of psychological support. 

Care Giving

  If you are the caregiver for someone with substance abuse, this link will provide information and assistance.

Knowledge of Abuse

  Knowledge is Power. Learn all you can about the specific abuse you are dealing with.  

Sanity

  Substance Abuse results in severe mental health issues both for the victim and the victim’s family and friends. Help is available.   

Manageability

  Life spins out of control for the substance abuse victim and his/her family. There are tools for learning to regain control.  

Abuse

  Physical abuse is a behavior often exhibited by victims of substance abuse.

Careers

When a family’s breadwinner becomes a victim of substance abuse, the spouse may need to go to work or change jobs.

Knowledge of Crime

  Substance abusers may commit crimes to support their addiction. When you know of such a crime what do you do?

Security

(See “Safety” above)

Marriage

  Substance abuse has destroyed many marriages. Spouses of substance abusers must get help for themselves, their children, and their loved one who is the victim.

Accountability

  A sense of accountability is lost when someone becomes the victim of substance abuse. This is why interventions are often necessary.

Caring

If you care for someone with a substance abuse problem, but don’t know how to help, learn more about their condition HERE.

Knowledge of Family

Do you know the signs and symptoms of substance abuse so that you would recognize it in your family members?

Sex Education

The consequences of poor sex education are no longer just unwanted pregnancies and venereal disease but now also include death from AIDS.  

Meals

  If you or your family are in need of food assistance

Acquire Education

  Knowledge is Power. Learn all you can about the specific abuse you are dealing with.  

Children

  Children of substance abusers have special needs and there are resources available to assist in their care.

Young substance abusers risk both health and sanity.

Knowledge of Life

  Some experts feel that substance abuse stems from factors such as low self esteem, weak moral training, and poor life skills. Knowledge and training can help young people understand themselves and their lives better so that they can more easily resist the temptations of dangerous substances.

Sexual Transmitted Diseases

(STDs)  

Promiscuity is rampant among substance abusers. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat STDs.

Medical

  Medical Treatment for victims of Substance Abuse is available. Explore these options.

Action

  The decision to take action is the first step to recovery.

Concern

(See “Caring”)

Knowledge of the Law

  Legal Assistance is available for those charged with substance violations.

  Legal recourse is available to people who suffer at the hands of a substance abusing spouse.

Shelter

  If you need Safe Housing or have other housing needs for your family

Mental Health

Substance Abuse results in severe mental health issues both for the victim and the victim’s family and friends. Help is available.   

AIDS

(Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)  

This devastating condition can be spread through contaminated needles of drug addicts. Learn how to minimize risk of contracting AIDS.

Counseling

  Counselors who specialize in substance abuse issues are best qualified to treat both victims and their families. To locate a counselor near you

Keeper

  You may be a friend or grandparent keeping children whose parent(s) is/are involved with substance abuse. Learn how to meet the unique psychological needs of these children. Learn, also, to take care of yourself.

Social

Victims of substance abuse and their families often become isolated and suffer from the lack of healthy social interaction with others.

Mission

  Many organizations have taken on the prevention and treatment of Substance Abuse as their mission.

Alternatives

 Poor choices often result in people becoming substance abusers. Teaching children alternatives is critical.

Crack

  The nickname for cocaine is deceptively benign. This substance can be deadly.

Kids

(See “Children)

Society  

Some feel that changes in society are the root of increased substance abuse.

Morality  

Poor morality can be inappropriately blamed for substance abuse. The complexity of substance abuse defies easy labels.

Assistance  

Free and low cost assistance is available for substance abusers and their families who seek help.

Credibility  

Recovering substance abusers often find that their biggest hurdle is rebuilding their credibility.

Kindness

(See also “Caring”)

  The most powerful kindness to someone with a substance abuse problem is to encourage them to get help.

Stability  

Life spins out of control for the substance abuse victim and his/her family. There are tools for learning to regain control and stability in their lives.  

Motivation  

Despair is a hallmark of substance abuse. Motivation must be found to provide the framework for recovery.

Association

(See also “Support”)  

Being associated with others who have similar problems can be an effective tool in substance abuse recovery.

Coping  

Victims must cope with addictive behavior.

Families and friends must cope with a difficult individual.

Kinship  

Recovered victims of substance abuse have a special kinship with those victims who are still struggling. If you feel you have something to offer, look for ways to help.

Support  

Support Groups can be an important part of substance abuse recovery.

Motherhood  

Expectant mothers must know what their substance abuse habits can do to their unborn child.

  New mothers must get help if they, themselves are impaired by substance abuse.

Attorneys  

Legal Assistance is available for those charged with substance violations.

  Legal recourse is available to people who suffer at the hands of a substance abusing spouse.

Criminal Justice

(See also “Knowledge of the Law” and “Attorneys”  

The Criminal Justice system is mired in work that stems from substance abuse and its consequent crimes.

Kicking The Habit

The decision to take action is the first step to recovery. Educate yourself about available options for your particular situation.