Seeing a substance abuse disorder ravage a loved one’s life can be painful. While you might feel that there is nothing you can do or say to make your loved one seek addiction treatment, this is not true. By staging an intervention, you can reach out to a person battling addiction. This post aims to…
People’s drinking patterns affect them in different ways. For many who struggle with alcohol use disorder, their day to day functioning is impaired. However, others can lead seemingly normal lives while drinking frequently. Since they might function adequately at work or at home, it is often too late before they realize they have a problem…
Addiction currently affects millions of people across the country. While those battling substance abuse are often met with stigma from the rest of society, studies have shown that addiction among adults can be tied to childhood abuse and trauma. This post aims to dive into this phenomenon, looking at the link between childhood trauma and…
When taken, heroin rapidly affects the body but leaves the bloodstream just as quickly. Heroin withdrawal symptoms are different with each person. These symptoms can be excruciating, often leading people to take another dose to alleviate them. This is one of the main contributors to heroin’s addictive nature. In this post, we will touch on…
Drug addiction affects millions of Americans, often negatively impacting their work, relationships, health, and well-being. While more effort is being put towards addiction recovery and various addiction treatment programs, there is still a long way to go. Educating people about the afflictions experienced by those battling substance abuse is one way to fight drug addiction.…
For most adults, drinking alcohol is often done socially. However, not everyone practices moderation. A considerable number have admitted to binge drinking at least once in a single given year. Many might not know that even one binge-drinking episode can have significant and lasting risks to their well-being. This post seeks to highlight the several…
Many individuals experience trauma in their lives. Most of us have been able to get over these traumatic events. But for some people, memories of the traumatic event are still fresh in their minds. For these people, the likelihood of developing a mental disorder such as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD because of the trauma…
Different genders have different responses to drugs and alcohol. The way a man’s body responds to the effects of a drug will be different from how a woman’s will. Millions of people in our country struggle with drug use disorders. It is no secret that the majority of these people are men. But women too…
Consuming alcohol moderately is not bad. Some studies even suggest that consuming alcohol in certain amounts can be beneficial to your health. But sometimes the line between the beneficial use of alcohol and its misuse can blur. Millions of people die every year because of alcohol consumption. There is still hope that we can reduce these…
The likelihood of developing an addiction if you are suffering from mental health disorders is very high. It’s not uncommon for individuals struggling with mental health issues to also develop a substance use disorder in their lifetime. If we can detect illness earlier and quickly, we can then prevent and addiction. Conversely, if we treat…