There's been a long-standing debate over whether drug use causes or is a symptom of mental health issues. In recent years, technology and the broad availability of data have helped scientists advance their understanding of [...]
Depression can affect anyone and everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, social and economic status or gender. But a form of depression that is not talked about enough is seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD. [...]
Often, individuals who require treatment for drug and alcohol addiction are diagnosed with common co-occurring disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, [...]
Something that still is not fully understood by the general population is that addiction is not a moral issue or a simple matter of choice. The propensity towards harmful alcohol or drug use is often [...]
Addiction is a disease that affects the body, mind and spirit. More than that, the effects of substance use disorders leak out into every aspect of life. Close relationships are particularly vulnerable to problems caused [...]
One of the hidden dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the globe in early 2020 relates to addiction treatment services. Facilities, offices and even public transportation shut down, at least temporarily, in many areas, [...]
There’s a lot more to the recovery journey than detox and rehab. Often, people who seek addiction treatment need medication to complement counseling and group therapy. With psychiatric medication management for addiction, a medical clinician [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has led thousands of people to slip into isolation and many more to develop intense feelings of loneliness. Isolation and addiction go hand in hand. Without friends, family or acquaintances to confide [...]
Addiction recovery is an ongoing process because substance use disorders are chronic diseases. This means that rather than finding a cure, you're learning to manage your symptoms. Even after completing a rehabilitation program, you're still [...]
The world has changed beyond recognition in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and people need help with coping more than ever. You might have turned to drugs or alcohol as a result of anxiety [...]
