We’ve all probably heard that trauma can lead to addiction, and for some people, this is true. On the other hand, there are other factors that can increase the risk of developing an addiction,
<a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine" id="">Cocaine</a> is a highly addictive stimulant drug, meaning that people can become hooked on it quickly, even with casual use. On
It goes unsaid that addiction is a major public health concern in current times, but what may be up for debate is whether or not addiction is a disease. Treatment advocates often argue that addiction
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-
The cardinal rule of healthcare is <em id="">first, do no harm</em>. Medical providers may have a patient’s best interest in mind when they prescribe painkillers and other controlled substances
Recovery encompasses many elements. Aside from the physical withdrawals from substance use, there are many mental, emotional, and behavioral changes that accompany the transition to a sober lifestyle.
Youth is a time of exploration. Many younger individuals travel abroad and connect with others in their fields of interest, but the pandemic put a halt to the traditional ways in which we gather and m
Recovery is not an overnight process, nor should it be. You can't just snap your fingers and become sober unless you want your success to be similarly short-lived. Great achievements take time, but he
Someone experiencing substance abuse often doesn’t realize they have an addiction or how impactful the effects are on themselves and their friends and family. In fact, of the nearly 21 million
In the United States, 60.1% of individuals ages 12 and older use at least one substance (like tobacco, alcohol, or an illicit drug), according to the latest <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/
<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.13878" target="_blank" id="">Weaponizing mental health</a>Â is a common "defense" for doing something immoral or unethical when struggling wit
An intervention is when you confront a loved one about how their substance use has affected you and everyone they love. Many families choose to have an intervention when a loved one’s substance
