Addictions
67 Articles & Excerpts
Child Maltreatment and Parental Substance Abuse
by Child Welfare Information Gateway
Determining if and when parental substance abuse should be reported to a CPS agency is a difficult but important issue. To make such a determination, it is necessary to understand the requirements related to mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Prologue
 The Seven Deadly Needs
by Edward Bear
The Seven Deadly Needs, the sequel to Edward Bear's The Dark Night of Recovery, is written as a series of tape-recorded sessions between mentor, Tyler, and his somewhat resistant pupil, Edward Bear.
Questioning Our Assumptions
 No More Letting Go
by Debra Jay
When addiction begins causing serious problems, a family's greatest fears turn into reality. They watch with disbelief as the alcoholic continues drinking while their lives are falling apart.
Part Two
 A Million Little Pieces
by James Frey
Back in the car with a headache and bad breath. We're heading north and west to Minnesota. My Father made some calls and got me into a Clinic and I don't have any other options, so I agree to spend some time there and for now I'm fine with it.
Parental Substance Abuse : Family Assessment
by Child Welfare Information Gateway
The assessment process for any troubled family that has come to the attention of professionals should involve an inquiry that addresses both the problem of substance abuse and the problem of child maltreatment.
From Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
 Under the Influence: The Literature of Addiction
by Rebecca Shannonhouse
It is so long since I first took opium, that if it had been a trifling incident in my life, I might have forgotten its date: but cardinal events are not to be forgotten; and from circumstances connected with it, I remember that it must be referred to the
What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
by National Institute of Health
Many different kinds of professionals provide treatment for substance use disorders. In most treatment programs, the main caregivers are specially trained individuals certified or licensed as substance abuse treatment counselors.
Children in Substance Abusing Families
by Child Welfare Information Gateway
As the incidence of alcohol and other drug abuse becomes more visible in our Nation, parental substance abuse is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in cases of child maltreatment.
Prescription Drug Use and Abuse
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Most people take medicines responsibly, but about 9 million Americans misuse prescription drugs to get high, calm down, or for other non-medical purposes. Physician supervision and appropriate use is critical for all prescription drugs.
Substance Abuse : Tuberculosis, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
by Child Welfare Information Gateway
TB is an infectious disease caused by tubercle bacilli. Infection may occur anywhere in the body, but the lung is the most common site. After the airborne tubercle bacilli are inhaled, they generally multiply in the lungs, sometimes reaching
What Actually Happens in Treatment Programs?
by National Institute of Health
Although treatment programs differ, the basic ingredients of treatment are similar. Most programs include many or all elements presented below. As we discussed earlier, all treatment programs begin with a clinical assessment of a person's individual
Children of Chemically Involved Parents: Special Risks
by Child Welfare Information Gateway
Polysubstance abuse. Most substance abusers use multiple drugs or drugs, alcohol, and nicotine in combination. In some cases, this polysubstance abuse may occur without the user's knowledge because it is common practice among street dealers to substitute
Why Does Treatment Take So Long?
by National Institute of Health
Substance use disorders affect every part of a person's life. For that reason, treatment needs to affect every part of a person's life as well. Treatment involves more than helping someone stop drinking alcohol or using drugs.
What Is Substance Abuse?
by National Institute of Health
Alcoholism and drug dependence and addiction, known as substance use disorders, are complex problems. People with these disorders once were thought to have a character defect or moral weakness; some people mistakenly still believe that.
Fight Against Heroin Addiction
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA and other government agencies are working with pharmaceutical companies in a new approach to finding anti-addiction medication. One result is the approval of Orlaam, an alternative to methadone, only 18 days after FDA received the application.
What Happens in Treatment Programs?
by National Institute of Health
Many people with a substance use disorder also have emotional problems such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Adolescents in treatment also may have behavior problems, conduct disorder, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
I Only Meant to Wet My Feet
 Say a Prayer For Me: One Woman's Life of Faith and Triumph
by Stanice Anderson
Stanice Anderson shares her inspiring story to show others they too can overcome even the most soul-destroying mistakes - and discover the lifelong assurance of peace and joy through a personal relationship with God. Stanice has lived through it all.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hurts Everyone in the Family
by SAMHSA
Dependence on alcohol and drugs is our most serious national public health problem. It is prevalent among rich and poor, in all regions of the country, and all ethnic and social groups.
Sniffing Out Drugs: Abuse of Household Products Rising
by National Institute of Health
When most people think of drug abuse, they think of illegal substances like heroin, cocaine and LSD. Would it surprise you to know that some of the most toxic substances abused by children and teens can be found in the home?
Parenting Help: Teenage Addiction
by SAMHSA
If you are seeking treatment for a mental health or substance abuse problem, you can start by talking with people you know, such as family members, friends, school teachers or counselors, clergy, and your doctor.
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