Addiction Treatment by
Addiction to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is one of the major public health issues of our time. In the United States, one in five deaths is the result of addictive drug use. This innovative book critically examines drug addiction treatment in the United States. It explores specific challenges (scientific, medical, social, and legal) to reaching the goal that treatment for drug addiction should be as accessible as treatments for diseases of the heart, liver, and lungs which often result from the use of addictive drugs. criminal offense or treated as a public health problem, and whether stigmatizing addiction is helpful or not. Throughout the book, compelling examples of addiction art explore the human side of addiction through the lens of visual artists' stunning insights into addiction and recovery. Addiction Treatment provides a solid foundation for understanding addiction as a treatable illness and for establishing a framework for effective treatment in the twenty-first century.
Alcohol by
Alcohol is a drug that often results in tragedies. Yet it is also a legal substance that is enjoyed harmlessly by millions of Americans. Contributors to this volume debate the harms and benefits of alcohol as well as measures to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving.
Drug Abuse Handbook by
[This] Second Edition is a thorough compendium of the knowledge of the pharmacological, medical, and legal aspects of drugs. The book examines criminalistics, pathology, pharmacokinetics, neurochemistry, treatment, as well as drugs and drug testing in the workplace and in sports, and the ethical, legal, and practical issues involved. Packed with the latest information in an easily accessible format, the book includes tables of all Scheduled Drugs, methods of Drug Quantitative Analysis, and a glossary of forensic toxicology terms. Vivid pictures and diagrams illustrate the pathological effects of drugs and the chemical make-up and breakdown of abused drugs...With unparalleled detail and the highest level of authoritative information, The Drug Abuse Handbook, Second Edition is the definitive resource for drug related issues.
Marijuana Debunked by
Marijuana subtly damages the teenage brain, causing lifelong problems. Yet four million teens in Canada and the United States use the drug, a half million of them daily... "Dr. Gogek has a unique ability to master the complex and hotly contested material to make it understandable. His book has a strong message that our nation, including both Left and Right, needs today when most discussions of drug policy are filled with dangerous misinformation."
Below are helpful search terms to enter into Palomino Search as you seek out information on drug and alcohol abuse:
Substance abuse
Drug addiction
Alcohol abuse/addiction
Drug users
Opioid use
Overdose
Alcoholics
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
According to the San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, alcohol and drug abuse occurs when individuals consume drugs, alcohol, or prescription medication excessively, to the point that they experience negative impacts on their physical and mental health. Substance abuse includes getting drunk from alcohol or getting high from drug use.
While substance abuse may be manageable initially, it can quickly develop into substance addition and chemical dependency. When a person develops a substance addiction or becomes chemically dependent, they have a physiological reliance on the substance in order to function normally.
City of San Antonio Declares Overdoses a Public Health Crisis
SAN ANTONIO (November 21, 2024) – The San Antonio City Council has passed a resolution declaring overdoses a public health crisis in response to the rising number of overdose-related deaths.
Articles and Resources on Drug and Alcohol Abuse:
Public Health Watch: Overdose deaths in Bexar County Hit a Historic High in 2023. Methamphetamine Is Mostly to Blame. Jimenez, G. (2024, July 2024). Mental Health, Overdose Deaths in Bexar County Hit a Historic High in 2023. Methamphetamine Is Mostly to Blame. Public Health Watch.
‘Think Science: Let’s talk about addiction’ held Monday at UT Health San Antonio. Kowalik, C. (2024, July 19). 'Think Science: Let's talk about addiction' held Monday at UT Health San Antonio. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Newsroom.
San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness
The San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) is a nonprofit organization that provides education, youth prevention programs, information resources and services to prevent alcohol and drug use. We provide evidence based curricula instruction to students. We provide information about intervention and recovery services as well.
Be Well Texas expands access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment for people who use substances and with substance use disorders (alcohol or drug) and/or mental illness. We provide addiction treatment and recovery services anywhere in Texas. The Be Well Texas Clinic in San Antonio, Texas provides in-person and virtual visits.
Free Alcohol, Drug and other Rehab resources in San Antonio, Texas. Finding hard to locate resources for assistance with alcohol, drug and other rehab related problems is what FreeRehabCenters.com is all about. We help people take the first steps toward getting help for their drug and alcohol usage and having drug-free lifestyles.
24-hour Substance Abuse Helpline: 1-(800)-316-9241 or (210) 223-SAFE(7233)
We work with children and adults in Bexar County to provide counseling, resources, and the support they need to make life better. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health condition or substance use challenge, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The Center for Health Care Services can help.
Alcohol Abuse by
This book offers readers a comprehensive look at the issues surrounding alcohol abuse. Readers will analyze whether college campuses should regulate abuse, whether advertising promotes abuse, whether binge drinking is a natural impulse, and the effectiveness of twelve step programs. Diversified viewpoints such as these support critical thinking skills.
Alcoholism Sourcebook by
Provides basic consumer health information about alcohol abuse, addiction, and related health effects, with facts about treatment and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Changing Lives, Changing Drug Journeys by
This book describes how a group of young people make decisions about drug taking... The book will, therefore, be of interest to researchers and students from a variety of disciplines including qualitative research methods as well as sociology, criminology, cultural and health studies. It will also be an important resource for professionals working in health promotion, drugs education, harm reduction and treatment.
Drug Abuse by
This volume presents readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand and navigate the topic of drug abuse. Both conservative and liberal points of view are provided in an even balance. Readers will evaluate drug abuse causes, the impact of the war on drugs, the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs, and whether drugs should be legalized.
Drug Abuse Sourcebook by
Provides basic consumer health information about the abuse of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications, along with facts about prevention, treatment, and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources.
Teenage Drinking: Fast or Fiction
This program takes an in-depth look at teenage drinking and investigates the warning signs and consequences of drinking. Topics include the effects of alcohol on the body, typical reasons for binge drinking, consequences of alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, risks associated with binge drinking, and responsible behavior.
Teen Alcohol and Other Drug Use: Knowing the Signs and What to Do About Them
This video provides information about both preventing teen alcohol and drug use and intervening once a teen has started using. Parents will learn about the serious consequences of adolescent drug use, signs that their child might be using, and effective ways to intervene if their child is using.