Category: Substance Abuse

How to Cope with Insomnia During Detox

Coping With the Common Withdrawal Symptom of Insomnia According to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, people…

The Spectrum of Alcohol Use Disorder

Understanding Alcohol Abuse as a Spectrum Disorder The terms “alcoholic” and “alcoholism” tend to conjure images of the most extreme…

Key Facts About Alcoholism in Older Adults

What Is Alcoholism? The term alcoholism gets thrown around a lot, but many people don’t really understand what it means.…

Bored, Stressed and Home Alone: Many Find Themselves Drinking to Excess During the Pandemic

Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse During COVID-19 The world has been struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic for most of 2020,…

The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

Drug Use and Mental Illness Co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders affect millions of Americans each year. Studies…

5 Myths About Overdose

Dispelling Common Myths About Overdose By now the dangers of addiction and the ever-present risk of overdose are all too…

Signs of An Overdose

What Is a Drug Overdose? An overdose occurs when a person takes more of a substance than their body’s metabolism…

Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: What To Expect When Quitting Drinking

When withdrawing from alcohol use, the symptoms experienced can differ widely in severity from one person to the next. If…

Short and Long Term Effects of Painkillers

Painkillers Can Affect the Mind and Body in Multiple Ways Opioids are the most common prescription painkillers that are regularly…

Side Effects of Opioids

Learn the Short and Long Term Risks Associated with Opioid Use Opioids are powerful drugs commonly known for their ability to dull sensations of pain…