Substance abuse and addiction are widespread issues that affect millions of people across the United States. These conditions go beyond casual or recreational use, leading to harmful consequences for a person’s physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of...Read More
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease like any other. That means, like any other disease, you have to take care of your health to support your growing child. That’s hard to do with addiction. Unlike many other diseases, SUD...Read More
By its very nature, addiction changes those caught in its grip. It is called a brain disease for a reason. Over time, exposure to addictive substances changes the way the pleasure centers in the affected person’s brain operate. The first...Read More
How much sleep do you get each night? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults get at least 7 hours of sleep each day. That may not seem possible to those who are juggling numerous...Read More
It is not uncommon for seniors to face life-changing situations that create stress and turmoil. When that happens, it’s also possible for them to seek support and to self-medicate. If you’re older, or your family member is, and the use...Read More
Tianeptine is a substance that was once used to treat depression. It’s not your typical antidepressant, and has never been approved for treatment by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any medical or mental health disorder. But now,...Read More
Alcohol is a confusing substance. For some people, having a drink now and then leads to very little impact on physical or mental health. For others, short-term use can lead to long-term dependence. Knowing that you have a substance use...Read More
Many drugs carry serious health risks and complications, and methamphetamine (meth) is one of the most devastating. It is a synthetic stimulant that is capable of causing serious illness even on a single use, including the risk of overdose. As...Read More
Will you get better? Will you face substance use disorder (SUD) for the rest of your life? We often refer to SUD as a disease like any other. And, like any other disease, it’s important to consider the long-term prognosis....Read More
