Read our insights, guidance, and discoveries regarding substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Recovery in Real Life
Recovery in Real Life See substance use recovery from a patient’s perspective. Every patient has a “When I Found ASAC” story. It frequently starts with a person finding us at the lowest point in their life, but it’s about where it goes from there—the transformation they make for the better. And recovery is often where...
It Takes a Community: Partnerships Empower Substance Use Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
You’ve probably heard the age-old adage that it takes a village to raise a child, meaning that the involvement of several members of a community is vital to a child’s development and wellbeing. The same can be said for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. We know it takes a community to help people avoid...
The First Step: How to Find & Start Substance Use Treatment
In 2023, an estimated 54.2 million people aged 12 and older needed treatment for a substance use disorder, but only 23% received treatment. Stigma, unawareness of available resources, and lack of financial and emotional support all deter people from getting the help they need. The first step is often the toughest, but it’s also the...
Making the Connection Between Substance Use and Brain Health
Substance use disorders always have a root. From past trauma and life changes to physical injury, these factors can trigger people to turn to alcohol and other drugs to cope. One of the biggest contributors to substance use is brain health, also commonly known as mental health. Read on to see how brain health can...
Steps to Supporting Someone with a Substance Use Disorder
Worry. Anxiety. Dread. Yes, those are typical feelings for someone dealing with a substance use disorder, but they can also apply to that person’s family and friends. Seeing someone you love struggle can leave you feeling helpless. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Discover ways to support loved ones on their journey of...
Know the Signs: Early Indicators of Substance Use Disorders
A friend who stops coming out as much. A family member with shaking hands and watery eyes. A sudden mood change from someone you’ve known for years. These can all be signs of a substance use disorder. When it comes to combatting substance use disorders, proactive steps are often the most impactful, but that means...