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…
Common Myths About Drugs There is a great deal of misinformation circulating about drugs and the people who do them. This is due to a variety of reasons. But, regardless of the reasons why there is false information, it is important to know the real facts. Without the truth, people will have a harder time…
The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone who has an addiction or disease like alcoholism or drug addiction. This time of year can be hard because there’s usually so much encouragement to drink, celebrate, and be merry. The good news is we don’t have to drink or use other substances to enjoy the…
With so many harmful and illicit substances available, it can be hard making distinctions between them. One of the hardest to keep separate are opiates vs opioids. Many believe the terms to be interchangeable, when in reality, there are differences between the two. Knowing these differences is key to seeking out substance abuse treatments for…
When it comes to substances that require professional help to stop using, alcohol is often off the list. Because it’s a legal and easily accessible substance, many of us forget how harmful and addictive the substance can be. In fact, attempting to detox from alcohol alone can be quite dangerous. Most people who drink don’t…
Before the opioid crisis hit the United States, prescription opioids were commonly prescribed to treat anything from chronic pain to post-surgery pain relief. However, as these substances grew in popularity, they also led to increases in dependence and addiction. Many people received OxyContin, and thus struggled to manage Oxycontin side effects they experienced. What Is…
Because people perceive alcohol use as “normal,” our society often underplays its dangers. While some people can drink socially without it becoming a problem, others are unable to control their drinking. Many even use the substance to self-medicate for unpleasant feelings or mental health issues. Once drinking becomes problematic, it can be hard to stop…
As we all know, alcohol consumption is extremely common and prevalent in our society today. Because alcohol is a legal substance that individuals can buy easily, consuming alcohol isn’t thought to be a taboo. However, abusing alcohol or forming an addiction is a very serious issue that many choose to ignore. With alcohol being the…