Substance Abuse Facts & Figures

Substance abuse is a pervasive social issue that affects millions of Americans. All too often the outcome of abusing drugs and alcohol is tragic.

Facts on Drug Abuse

• Signs and Symptoms in Adults
• Signs and Symptoms in Adolescents
• Alcohol
• Bath Salts
• Club Drugs
• Cocaine
• Hallucinogens
• Heroin
• Inhalants
• K2
• Marijuana
• Methamphetamine
• Prescription Drug/Over-the-Counter
• Steroids
• How Your Body and Brain are Affected by Alcohol Addiction
• How Your Body and Brain are Affected by Drug Addiction

Teenager Drug Use Information

• Understanding The Effects Of Marijuana On Teens
• Understanding Drug Testing in Schools
• What's a Parent to Do? Toolkit

Substance Abuse

• Providing Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems
• Short Term Treatment Option Available at Lake Villa Treatment Center
• Real Answers to Lasting Recovery Theme of Gateway's New Campaign
• Recovery Month Celebrated at Springfield Treatment Center
• Specialized Day Treatment Expands Our Spectrum of Services
• Fast Response & Expanded Services for DUI Evaluations, Education & Outpatient Treatment
• Drugs of Choice - A Review of Various Drugs and Their Effects on the User
• Protecting Our Youth - Household Items, Behavioral Changes Could Be Clues to Adolescent Drug Abuse
• Women's Issues - Specialized Treatment for Women - Heroin Deaths Among Young People May Set Record
• Gateway Foundation Introduces Innovative New Biofeedback Therapy
• Gateway Foundation Provides Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Problems