A Look at Substance Abuse

Neil Young writes a powerful song about heroin use and the damage wrought on people he knew and loved. My own father was a heavy drinker for as long as I can remember. He drank from the time he woke up until he passed out in his armchair at night. It created a very...

The Sobering Risks of Substance Abuse in Families

Almost 24 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, many of whom are parents or guardians to one or more children. When a child experiences substance abuse in a household, it can have a devastating impact both physically and mentally. As such, their risk of...