Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is a highly addictive stimulant that can lead to severe physical and mental health issues. One of the visible signs of meth use is the development of sores on the skin, known as “meth sores.” These sores can range in appearance from small red bumps to open wounds and…
Drug use can have a powerful impact on the body, including changes in behavior, mood, and physical appearance. One common effect of drug use is dilated pupils. Dilated pupils occur when the muscles in the iris (the colored part of the eye) relax, causing the pupil to widen and let more light into the eye.…
Many people view cocaine as a harmless party drug, but the reality is that cocaine abuse can bring with it serious, life-threatening side effects. Cocaine is a particularly addictive substance, and as a result, it can also be difficult to know when you have crossed the line from recreational use into a genuine substance use…
Living with alcohol abuse as part of your family and marriage can be hugely distressing and disruptive. It can lead to emotional chaos, worsen marital issues, and weaken your bond with your spouse. However, there is hope for recovery through an alcohol rehab program. If your spouse is dealing with alcohol addiction, it is imperative…
Research indicates that addiction occurs at an approximate rate of 30% in the Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community. This is primarily due to social stigma that still exists for LGBTQ people in society. Traditionally, gender is defined as either “male” or “female” and is referred to as the binary gender system. There are numerous nonbinary identities that…
Virtual outpatient care is an effective and affordable form of treatment for alcohol addiction that allows individuals to receive top-quality care remotely. The virtual outpatient treatment program at New Bridge Foundation® gives clients access to the care they need while allowing them to recover without entering a residential treatment program. If you or someone you…
Mental health issues and addiction do not simply disappear when other issues take center stage. As the nation — and the world — face the current global pandemic, it is more important than ever that individuals struggling with these types of issues have access to high-quality remote treatment. In fact, in a quarantine situation, drug…
On May 7, 2020, the National Institute of Health issued a press release highlighting the findings of a new data analysis, which they had funded, and which had been published in the American Jour-nal of Preventative Medicine. The striking discovery found that patients who visited the emergency department for an opioid overdose are 100 times…
Alcohol abuse is one of the most serious health problems facing Americans. Even though our society tends to normalize it, there are many dangers of binge drinking; and particularly teenagers and young adults are at risk. If you are worried that you or someone you care about has a problem, it is worth exploring the…
Very few people in today’s American culture see the real risks of alcohol abuse. Not only is alcohol available and advertised everywhere we look, but alcohol use — and abuse — are normalized by both media and film industries. The result is that when people inevitably do have problems with alcohol consumption, they often do…