Alcohol and drug abuse is a leading cause of health problems and premature death.  In the United States, 22.6 million people over the age of 12 have a problem with alcohol and drugs and over 20 million are untreated.  This is significantly higher than the prevalence of other serious and chronic illnesses such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has named alcohol and drug use the number one health problem facing the United States.

Aureus offers families, advisors, and businesses the opportunity to learn about alcohol and drug abuse, how it effects them and what they can do to address their concerns.  We are available to lead discussions and make presentations to small groups and large conferences.  Our presentations can be tailored to meet the needs of a family or an employer or professional group. 

Aureus’ professional staff have made a wide range of presentations, from the 2008 annual conference of the Family Firm Institute to church and community groups.  We seek to educate, offer practical suggestions, and provide hope to people who are struggling with the complex issues addiction presents.  We believe that the more people understand, the more confident and effective they can be in addressing substance abuse in their personal lives and with clients, co-workers, and employees.