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What is substance abuse?

Substance abuse is the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, usually illegal but sometimes prescription or OTC, willingly or knowingly for a purpose not intended.

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We publish a variety of news stories to keep you informed about Before Their Time activities, from the ways we deliver on our mission, to the impact our has work on families lives. We also publish infomative articles on drug addiction and recovery.

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How Does Drug Overdose Affect Families

Death by overdose is loaded with social and moral stigmas. Many people use terms such as "drug addict", "junkie" or "user" in describing a person suffering from a substance use disorder. This adds more grief, in addition to strong feelings of anger, helplessness, guilt and shame in the families, that are already grieving. The objective of this article is to analyze the impact of these feelings on families facing death by overdose, and to realize counseling is available.

by Before Their Time
May 28, 2022
9 min read

How Family Can Support a Loved Ones Recovery

How family can support a loved ones recovery process is an often asked question and a very crucial element of sobriety. Family members can play an important role in helping a loved one with mental health and substance use disorders get on the road to addiction recovery. The role of family support networks can help keep individuals engaged in treatment, and committed to their recovery.

by Before Their Time
May 02, 2022
13 min read

What Is A Nonprofit Organization

What is a nonprofit organization? Nonprofits are not the same as for profit businesses. Nonprofit organizations can receive exemption from the tax system as long as their purpose includes the promotion or dissemination of social welfare. Non-profit organizations include hospitals, universities, and charitable organizations. Education, partnerships and community are critical components in achieving nonprofit success. Nonprofits differ from a for profit corporation as they reinvest all money received to fund it's goal and offer a social benefit such as churches.

by Before Their Time
April 12, 2022
11 min read

Best Charity To Donate To In 2022

Best charity to donate to 2022. What is the best nonprofit to donate to? Today there are more charities than ever before making it very difficult to choose, it is even possible that you have a local charity in your own community. So it is vital that you do your research a before donating to them.

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