Extensive studies show that many drug addicts have experienced negative childhood experiences. These negative experiences not only lead to drug addiction, they can also be the root cause of many other problems including alcoholism, obesity, tobacco addiction and other behaviors often termed as “self–destructive”.
Kentucky, like many states in the US has its fair share of issues with alcohol and substance abuse. Kentucky may be known for its fertile green pastures and horse racing, it is however dealing with an underlying drug use issue, which a problem increasing at an alarming rate. The main problem surrounds the illegal sale of prescription drugs, which are being used by many young people in the state, particularly in the more built up city areas.
I’ve had the honor to be able to interview five fascinating individuals who each have their own tale of addiction and recovery. You may be familiar with some of them as Todd Zalkins, Amy Lee Coy and Patty Holloran have all written books which you can find on Amazon. As a therapist, I know that there is on “one approach works for all”.
A cursory look over the instructions provided with medication will show that there are obvious dangers of mixing alcohol with prescription medications. It is generally accepted that doing so is not a good idea; however there is a percentage of people who continue to take this risk. We will discuss a number of common medications and the dangers involved when their use is combined with alcohol.