Substance Abuse

What Is Substance Abuse?

Using drugs on a regular basis can be harmful to your health and classifies as substance abuse. Most people use it as a way to alter your mood, but it can also cloud your judgment, distort your perceptions, and alter your reaction times. This puts you at risk of accident or injury.



In addition to creating problems with your overall health, substance abuse can also jeopardize your relationships, your career, and your educational pursuits.

Common Symptoms of Substance Abuse

Determining whether you are abusing substances has telltale signs for an individual. Here are a few of the symptoms:

  - Regular need to use the drug and have it available

  - Needing more to have the same effect or taking it for longer periods of time

  - Cutting back on normal activities due to drug use

  - Behavioral changes

  - Inability to cease use of a drug, and withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop

Treatment Options for PTSD

At Pacifica Care and Pacifica Care of Suncoast, we offer customizable recovery programs for those who are dealing with substance abuse, both drug use, and alcoholism. Our comprehensive programs include one-to-one counseling, weekly meetings, and medication. If you are experiencing any negative symptoms in relation to your drug use, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with us today. Our team of substance abuse specialists is dedicated to providing the support that you need.