
Episode 34 – College Substance Abuse
Dr. Ashish Bhatt ❘
Many young people begin experimenting with drugs and alcohol in college. Dr. Bhatt, MD explains if this is ever considered normal.
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by Jeffrey Juergens | ❘
As Alcohol Awareness Month draws to a close, the millions of people directly or indirectly affected by alcoholism look to science and psychology for a much-needed end to the epidemic.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. designated April as a time to reflect on the impact of alcohol abuse and addiction on society and band together to find a way to stop it.
This year, the theme was “Help for today, hope for tomorrow.” NCADD emphasized underage drinking as a primary point of concern and sponsored local, state and national events to educate people about the treatment and prevention of alcoholism.
As the most pervasive addiction in the country, alcoholism creates problems on an individual scale as well as on a national and economic one. Underage drinking specifically is a problem because of its long-lasting negative impact: research has shown that people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin at 21.
Preventative measures can help save millions of people heartache down the road. Educational programs through NCADD and other organizations can help inform young people to be wary of alcohol abuse, instilling caution and responsibility in teens who might otherwise be naive to its dangers.
Treatment for current addicts is as important as prevention as there are already many people suffering from this devastating addiction. The past year has brought many advancements and breakthroughs that are paving the way for better treatment.
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The past year has brought many promising treatment advancements for those currently struggling with alcohol abuse or addiction. Some of the highlights of these therapies and medications include:
These are only a few of the many alcoholism treatments that are in the research phase. As alcoholism continues to be a burden on many people, many others are actively looking for ways to combat it.
And while the holy grail of alcohol treatment hasn’t been found, plenty of viable options are out there. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol abuse or addiction, help is available.
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Jeffrey Juergens
Jeffrey Juergens earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Jeffrey’s desire to help others led him to focus on economic and social development and policy making. After graduation, he decided to pursue his passion of writing and editing.
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