{"id":3084,"date":"2026-04-30T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bucktailmedicalcenter.org\/?p=3084"},"modified":"2026-07-17T18:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:48:06","slug":"learn-about-substance-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bucktailmedicalcenter.org\/es\/learn-about-substance-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn About Substance Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucktailold.kinsta.cloud\/category\/health-resources\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substance abuse are two words you may have heard before. Maybe you saw a pamphlet about it. Perhaps it runs in the family. Maybe it was said in a conversation, and now you\u2019re wondering what substance abuse is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Substance Abuse&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/substance%20abuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merriam-Webster<\/a>\u2019s definition is \u201cexcessive use of a drug (such as alcohol, narcotics, or cocaine)\u201d. In psychology it is classified as a disorder due to a person\u2019s recurring behaviors or habits around using substances in that way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs of Substance Abuse&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/drug-addiction\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20365112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Mayo Clinic<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly \u2014 daily or even several times a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having intense urges for the drug that block out any other thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking larger amounts of the drug over a longer period of time than you intended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spending money on the drug, even though you can\u2019t afford it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities, or cutting back on social or recreational activities because of drug use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuing to use the drug, even though you know it\u2019s causing problems in your life or causing you physical or psychological harm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing things to get the drug that you normally wouldn\u2019t do, such as stealing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Facilities to Combat Substance Abuse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overcomermedicalclinic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overcomer Medical Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recoveryranchpa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recovery Ranch PA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitedeerrun.com\/?utm_source=GMB&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=listing&amp;utm_term=brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Deer Run Treatment Network<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are fighting substance abuse yourself or you have a friend or family member who needs help, we are here to help support you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Substance abuse are two words you may have heard before. 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