Segments of this post appeared on DrugAbuse.gov. According to a 2009 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) study, there were 4.6 million drug-related 24-hour emergency department (ED) visits in 2009. According to the study, “Almost 50 percent were attributed to adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals taken as prescribed, and 45 percent involved drug abuse.” What’s more alarming … Read More
Did you know that underage drinking and alcohol abuse in Utah cost the state more than $357 million dollars in 2010? It’s crazy to think about, but when you add youth injury, alcohol treatment, violence and traffic crashes, the numbers start to add up. According to a recent report by the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training … Read More
A lot of our recent posts have been about alcohol consumption and the holidays, and for good reason. According to the United States Department of Transportation, from 2001 to 2005, an average of 45 people died each day during the holiday season. Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that drinking and driving spike during the holiday … Read More
As we all know, the Holiday and New Year season is the time for parties, and some parties may have a keg. Have you ever wondered just how much alcohol is actually in a keg? We found this article on Cockeyed.com with some keg statistics (that were taken from a “scientific study” that the writer … Read More
It’s pretty common for many people to drink more heavily during the holiday season. In our previous post, we discussed holiday-related depression for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. With this post, we want to discuss the risks associated with heavy drinking. Our goal is to encourage people to drink responsibly, and not abuse … Read More
For most people, the holiday season is a time of joy and happiness, filled with parties, presents and family functions. For some, however, this time of year can be hard to bear. Whether it’s because of stress, loneliness or anxiety about the future, holiday depression can happen to anyone at any time. A recent article … Read More
People sometimes ask us what makes Turning Point Centers different from other drug and alcohol addiction treatment facilities. Yes, we’re a dual-diagnosis treatment facility. Yes, we’re a licensed vivitrol injection facility. But, that’s not what sets us apart. What does set us apart is the fact that many on our staff previously suffered from drug … Read More
The Center for Disease control today released new findings on prescription drug overdoses. According to the latest findings, prescription drug abuse has skyrocketed in the past decade. Some of the other stats include: Prescription painkiller overdoses killed nearly 15,000 people in the US in 2008. This is more than 3 times the 4,000 people killed … Read More
If you have a friend or family member suffering from alcohol addiction, confronting them about their problem can be one of the hardest things you’ll have to do. Taking that first step can seem daunting, because you don’t want to push that person away–you want to help them. If you don’t know where to begin, … Read More
