Description
According to SAMHSA substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. Substance abuse addiction to alcohol and or drugs is a progressive behavioral health problem that impacts an individual’s ability to think rational or be honest, believing (they) don’t have a problem and or (they) can control their use of drugs and or alcohol. Substance abuse addictions has a large effects on families and or friends directly or indirectly.