Among American adults, the prevalence of substance abuse and addiction in the LGBTQ community is significantly higher than that of the general population. A major reason for this is that historically, people who identify as LGBTQ have experienced greater discrimination and other familial and societal challenges than those who identify as heterosexual. Individuals who identify […]
When dealing with an addiction, the struggling individual might be the last person to admit that they have a problem. Often, their family and friends will express concern first and might even stage an intervention. While family members or friends may not be physicians or licensed mental health professionals, the concerned party will usually cite […]
Monday, March 22 to Sunday, March 28, 2021, is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW). The goal of NDAFW is to create awareness among teenagers to combat the myths about drugs and alcohol that they are faced with daily from friends, music, TV, social media, movies, and the internet. Started in 2010 by scientists […]
Those who are suffering from substance abuse issues often go to great lengths to hide their addiction from friends, family, and co-workers. While it is widely acknowledged that addiction is a disease and needs to be treated as such, for many, there is still a strong stigma associated with substance abuse. This stigma, along with […]
Reaching out for help can be challenging. If your loved one struggles with addiction, understanding their options for treatment can help you give them a way out. A private inpatient drug rehab center can offer support and a high level of care for their journey to recovery. Addiction can carry a stigma, and many of […]
Recovery happens after an individual completes their primary treatment and detox programs. Typically, the recovering individual moves to a transitional living facility like a sober living house. At the residence, therapists, trained staff, physicians, sponsors, and wellness experts help guide them through the various phases of recovery. There are a number of questions that can […]
