My name is Dr. Robert R. Perkinson and I specialize in alcoholism treatment, drug treatment, teen drug treatment, and gambling treatment. I have been treating alcoholics and addicts for over 26 years. I thought I would give you an opportunity to learn about addiction. Twenty-five percent of Americans die as a direct result of substance abuse.
Children believe that alcohol and drug use is safe.
The average18 year old child in the US has seen 100,000 television commercials encouraging him or her to drink. If you think that you might have a problem with addiction, I particularly welcome you to the site. The fact that you are reading this page is an incredible victory. It means you are thinking about getting help. The first thing you need to do is see if you have a problem.