Working with your healthcare provider is essential to prevent and reduce prescription drug misuse. Here are practical steps you and your healthcare provider can take together to ensure you are maintaining proper prescription use – ensuring your mission readiness Responsible Prescribing Healthcare Providers Providers should conduct thorough assessments, including medical history, current medications, and risk […]

Social media can influence substance abuse in different ways. For service members to stay fit and ready for duty it is important you know how social media use can be linked to substance abuse. Influence Normalization Social media sometimes portrays drinking and drug use as glamorous and fun, especially in content shared by influencers or […]

Prescription drug misuse involves taking a medication in a way other than the way it was prescribed or taking someone else’s prescription. Prescription drug misuse has major harmful consequences on warfighters, their families, community and overall ability to serve. Here’s a look at the social impacts of prescription drug misuse and how warfighters can seek […]

Seeking treatment for substance abuse is a key step toward recovery and can improve a person’s quality of life. The benefits of entering a treatment program go beyond overcoming addiction. They can include physical, mental, social and financial improvements. If you’re working toward recovery, here are some ways a treatment program can improve your life: […]

Community-based approaches to prevent drug relapse are essential for supporting individuals in recovery and promoting long-term success. These approaches use community resources and social support to create spaces that discourage drug use and encourage healthy behaviors. Here are some effective community-based ideas: Start Peer Support Groups Facilitate local recovery support groups where individuals can share […]

When you first start taking a medication, you may have some questions about it, such as how long it will take to work and how often you should take it. Below is a list of essential questions to ask your healthcare provider before taking a new medication. Ask Your Healthcare Provider What is the name […]