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For most people, drinking is something that can be enjoyed alongside a healthy and productive life. People drink socially: at sporting events, work parties, and end of the year holiday celebrations.

There are thousands of Americans who attempt to take the leap into long-term sobriety every day. They might have checked themselves into a detox program, rehabilitation facility, or are attending a twelve-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous for the first time ever.

Though most people daydream of mashed potatoes and heartwarming gifts around the holiday season, others may be more focused on addiction and substance abuse problems in their families.

Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is commonly found mixed in with illicit drugs. Shockingly, fentanyl is potent enough that one kilogram could potentially kill up to 500,000 people. In the United States, synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are the leading substance behind overdose deaths.

Adderall misuse is most common among young adults ages eighteen to twenty-five years old. Although prescriptions for Adderall have not increased, abuse and emergency visits involving young adults have.

Alcohol use disorders are extremely common in the United States, with nearly 15 million people ages 12 and older reporting having an AUD.

Honesty refers to being truthful in your relationships and interactions – even when it’s difficult. You might use honesty to describe a person who acts and speaks to others with truthfulness. 

Each year, Overdose Awareness Day takes place on August 31st to honor those who have died from a drug overdose and raise awareness of overdoses. Nearly 850,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose, with overdoses accelerating in more recent years due to the opioid crisis.

Alcohol use disorders are treatable illnesses that stem from a combination of genetics, changes in brain chemistry, and environment. However, the person suffering from an alcohol use disorder is rarely the only person affected by their alcohol addiction.

Fourth of July celebrations can sometimes be especially triggering for a sober person who is in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse. Staying sober on the fourth of July takes planning, conscientiousness, and a strong sober support network.