Guiding with Compassion: Support Through Substance Abuse
Supporting a friend struggling with substance abuse is a delicate and challenging situation. Compassion and empathy are crucial when helping someone in this battle and understanding the signs of substance abuse is the first step. You can guide them toward recovery by recognizing these signs, approaching your friend carefully, and knowing how to offer support without judgment. Here’s how you can help a friend in need: Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse Substance abuse can manifest in various ways, and being aware of the signs can help you identify when a friend may be struggling. Common indicators include changes in …
TBYS Recognizes National Recovery Month in September 2022
September was National Recovery Month, and its purpose was to raise awareness for individuals who suffer from psychological and/or substance addiction disorders. The month attempts to encourage individuals to lead successful, fulfilling lives with the help of substance use treatment and mental health services offered by the government. The accomplishments of individuals undergoing recovery during the month occurs. Also, advancements in health achieved by individuals controlling various medical issues, including high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease are acknowledged. The month’s positive message is that prevention and treatment work and that people can and do recover, emphasizing the significance …
Is Drug Overdose a Problem in the U.S.?
According to research, about 5,000 Texans died of an overdose in 2021. In the same year, Texas received 4,000 opioid-related calls, as the Texas Poison Center Network reported, with at least 8,000 opioid-associated emergency room visits in 2020 alone. These stats show that drug overdose is a concerning problem in Texas. The following article discusses this in more detail. The United States is battling a drug crisis. According to analysts, the problem escalated with the overprescription of pain medications. However, the availability of heroin and synthetic opioids such as Fentanyl has escalated the crisis in recent years. Today, it threatens national security and is a burden …