More than just a fadIf you keep up with health trendsyou’ve probably heard of CBD, or cannabidiol, an ingredient in marijuana knownfor its anti-inflammatory effects. Unlike THC, CBD is not an intoxi
Addiction is often misunderstoodBeing in the midst of addictionis incredibly difficult—and though we all learn about substance use disordersin schools and from popular culture, it’s much different
Cracking down on opioid suppliersThough opioid deaths havesubsided slightly from their record high levels in 2017, addiction and overdoseare still sweeping the nation. Thankfully, our city, state, and
Is Addiction a Crime?America has been fighting a “Waron Drugs” since the 1970s, with drug dealers and users alike facing strictcriminal penalties. Yet, opioid use andoverdose have become a crisis
Groundbreaking advancements in the experimentalarea of gene therapy have the potential to revolutionalize the landscape ofaddiction treatment as well as a broad range of other diseases. The first gene
Addiction is a devastating disease that leads oneto lose control over their actions while filling a void with drugs, alcohol,and other substances. Even if a person cognizant realizes that their drug h
Mental health conditions are common in the United States. In fact, according to a <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness" id="">report </a>from the National Institute of Me
Roughly <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders#:~:text=In%202019%2C%201%20in%20every,the%20most%20common%20(1)." id="">one in every eight</a> people has a mental he
Imposter syndrome is one of the most damaging mental conditions to those in recovery. It can keep newcomers from reaching their full potential and make lifelong recovery seem out of reach. When we rec
More and more Americans are becoming accepting of cannabis, or marijuana, use. In fact, a recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/16/americans-overwhelmingly-say-
When you are a child, you depend on your parents, guardians, and/or older siblings to pick you up when you fall down. It is healthy to trust your loved ones with your welfare, wellness, and well being
Early recovery is difficult for most people because you have to learn how to change people, places, and things. While there are many people in your life who can help to foster your recovery, there are
