Taking Positive Steps to Address Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is a constant source of concern in the United States and around the world. In the last few years there has been a shift in the conversation about substance abuse. It has gone from being seen as a vice connected to a lack of willpower or low moral character and is now being seen as a disease that must be treated as such. This means that less emphasis is being placed on the criminalization of substance abuse and more emphasis is being placed on helping individuals who are battling substance abuse get their life back on track. This …