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A National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report shows that 86.4 percent of those age 18 and older claim to have used alcohol. This means that a significant majority of the U.S. population has consumed alcohol at some point in their lives. Depending on the amount, alcohol abuse can cause hazardous mood swings that can have serious effects on the drinker as well as family members or others. Drinking is a popular social activity and may occur at…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been more than 200,000 prescribed opiate overdose deaths between the years of 1999 to 2016 on a national scale. From these statistics, about 64,000 of the people who died were U.S. citizens.  According to newer statistics, about 46 opiate overdose deaths occur daily in the United States. Sometimes, even more than 46 people die per day, making these numbers only an approximate representation. However, this means that about 16,790 people in…

Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from friends or family.  Government agencies such as the DEA and FDA are seeking ways to solve this crisis.  One method they have initiated is known as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.  This is a semi-annual event that provides an opportunity for people to dispose of unused opioids and other prescription drugs that might fall into the wrong hands.   Properly disposing of unused Rx drugs is an excellent way to protect…