Substance Abuse: Drug Side Effects & Recovery Risks

Substance abuse carries heavy social and physical costs, including long-term effects on fetal development and cardiovascular health. Navigating withdrawal and drug testing requires expert health insights.

What Are Some Solutions to Drug Abuse?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Alia Butler

Drug abuse occurs when people being using drugs for one reason or another and their use develops into an intense desire and need for the substance. This need and desire outweighs the person’s need for need for success in his relationship, career or academics.

Alia Butler holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University, St. Louis, concentrating in mental health, and a Master of Arts in social-organizational psychology from Columbia University. Currently, Butler is a freelance writer, penning articles focusing on mental health, healthy living and issues surrounding work-life balance. She is the principle/owner of ALIA Living, LLC, providing residential interior design services, professional organizing and life coaching.