Jelly Shoes and Speedballs: Lacey’s Story Early Home Life: “If anything, I was spoiled” I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and had a pretty normal childhood. I have one younger brother and he is the golden child in the family. He is the complete opposite of me. My mother works for Salt…
The amount of alcohol consumption in Utah is among the lowest in the nation. Only about 25% of people in Utah report consuming alcohol, while on the national level that number is 50%. It would seem that with the rate of consumption being about half of the national average, the issues related to alcohol addiction in Utah would be lower than the national average.
Substance Abuse in the Military Substance abuse in the military has risen significantly over the last number of years. The challenging environments that a military life offers as well as what members experience during combat lead to alcohol and prescription drug addiction for many. Substance Abuse Statistics It has been found that military members who…
