Nearly 14 million people in the United States – one in every 13 adults – abuses alcohol or are alcoholic.

Determining that you or a loved one is abusing or is addicted to drugs or alcohol is not an easy task.

Symptoms of Substance Abuse

• Experimenting or using in a manner not prescribed
• Neglecting responsibilities at school, work or home due to drug or alcohol use.
• Use getting you in trouble with the law, family or other relationships.

Symptoms of Addiction

• Forgetting what occurred during or after using alcohol or a drug
• Using the substance while alone, or hiding evidence of use
• Apologizing for doing things while under the influence of the substance
• Avoiding events when the substance is not available
• Using much more of the substance than others
• Experiencing more problems (family, work, school, legal, emotional  and/or health) caused by drinking/drug use