It’s time to remove the stigma around substance use. According to the NSDUH in 2017 over 19.7 million American’s over the age of 12 reported a substance use disorder. It’s important to understand people use substances to cope. Let’s help them cope safely. Please spread the word about the Never Use Alone hotline. The Never Use Alone hotline support member will be there in case of an accidental overdose. Please visit their website to learn more about the hotline.
References:
Never Use Alone: https://neverusealone.com/
2017 NSDUH Annual National Report: https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2017-nsduh-annual-national-report
Written by : Kristy F. Steele
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