Substance abuse is common, so common in fact that almost every American will have to deal with it at some point in their lives. Whether it’s something they struggle with personally or as an issue for someone close to them, it makes sense for everyone to be aware about substance abuse. Unfortunately, most of the data gathered on substance abuse is on individuals who have already met diagnostic criteria for substance dependence and are headed for intensive treatment. This blog is about the warning signs for everyone that their (or someone else’s) use of alcohol, illicit, or prescription drugs is about to become a problem. Read more