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Many people in the United States currently drink alcohol and a 2020 survey showed that of Americans aged 12 and older:1 5 million (or 50%) consumed alcohol in the month before the survey. 6 million (22.2%) binge drank within the last month. Within the state of Nevada, 2018 and 2019 survey results were averaged to […]

Alcohol misuse can harm your physical and mental health and have a negative impact on your entire life. Misusing alcohol can lead to dependence, a physical condition where you need to drink to prevent withdrawal symptoms, and alcohol use disorder (AUD), the diagnosis for alcohol addiction.1 The term “alcohol misuse” can refer to binge drinking […]

The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that in Nevada:1 217,000 adults met the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year. 201,000 adults needed SUD treatment but did not get it. If you or someone you know is struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, it’s never too late […]

The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that 9.32% of adults and 5.5% of teens in Nevada met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder (SUD).1 It also showed that 8.62% of adults and 5.17% of teens in Nevada met the criteria for an SUD and needed treatment but not get it.1 […]

The steps to addiction recovery are not always easy, especially the first few. Having withdrawal symptoms can feel like the worst thing in the world, and depending on the person and the substances used, like they are literally going to die. But outpatient detox at a clinic, doctor’s office, or substance use treatment center can […]