During this month, we have an opportunity to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals. We are also reminded to take action in order to ensure equal rights for all people regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
The link between PTSD and alcohol abuse in veterans has been long known, yet its effects have only recently been understood. PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after someone has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
Substance abuse is when an individual misuses drugs or alcohol. Teens and young adults may experiment with substances and develop an addiction.
Addiction comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the most common addictions is muscle relaxer addiction. Some may also refer to these as pain pills.
Despite what popular opinion maintains about the substance, marijuana use can become quite problematic even if used sparingly or irregularly as it is highly addictive.
Xanax, the brand name for alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine that is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders, as well as insomnia. And when taken as prescribed, it can be an effective tool for managing symptoms.
Inhalant abuse is a serious problem, but many people don’t understand what it is and why it’s so dangerous. Inhalants are products found in almost any home, yet they can lead to addiction and cause serious long-term health problems.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data in late 2022 showing that life expectancy in the US has gone down to its lowest point in at least two decades, due in part to the proliferation of drugs.
Most people would think that people get into a substance abuse disorder because they needed something to sedate them heavily, or something that would give them a boost much as methamphetamines do. There are, however, some people who get into substance abuse to experience an altered state of mind, produced…
When fighting substance use disorder, people think abstinence is the only way. But not everyone abusing drugs and alcohol wants to quit. People who are not ready to stop abusing drugs or alcohol can benefit from harm reduction techniques. For example, an individual with painkiller addiction would need to minimize…
