Drug Use

There are many types of drugs, many reasons to use, and many different ways to approach this. Drug use by itself is not something that experts will discourage; instead unhealthy drug use is something that should be prevented when possible.

For those who are interested in resources from support groups to addiction "cessation" (stopping) treatment, this website can help to identify options in your area.

As many people are simply finding ways to cope with their everyday life and other medical issues, it's important to address those directly as well. Substance use can often go hand in hand with Mental Health issues, and often helping one can help the other. Similarly, if you are experiencing Chronic Pain then getting this addressed may take away some of the need to use in the first place. Obviously the situation is always complicated, unique to each person, and hard to summarize in one or two sentences. While more and more Primary Care Providers are getting educated on this subject, it can be helpful to go to an expert if one is available in your area. This site and the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Website are immensely useful tools to locate local options.