One of the most common substance addictions is to that of alcohol. This is partly because alcohol is so easily accessible. The fact that alcohol is often the first substance that people turn to when they want to celebrate or commiserate on their own failures also doesn’t help. Because consuming large amounts of alcohol slows …
Addiction can happen to anyone. Addiction doesn’t care about your race, socioeconomic status, age, religious beliefs, educational background, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Addiction also impacts more than just the person addicted; it impacts their family and community. You’ve most likely heard of the opioid epidemic in the United States, where roughly 21 to 29 …
Much like many other addictive drugs that plague our communities, Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic opioid that can wreak havoc in an individual’s life. A synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine, pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients and other patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant …
The COVID-19 pandemic has led mental health disorders to the foreground of the public’s awareness. However, mental health in young adults was a huge challenge before the pandemic as well. A survey showed that many millennial and Gen Z workers continually experienced stress and anxiety, common factors contributing to mental health disorders even before the …
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Among one of the most preventable risk factors for cancer, alcohol consumption accounts for about 6% of all cancers in the United States. It also accounts for 4% of all cancer deaths in the US, the third-largest contributor to overall cancer deaths. The type of alcohol—wine, beer, or liquor—does not matter. The only way to …
There is an epidemic of opioid overuse in our country, and the rates of both opioid abuse and overdoses from opioids continue to increase. According to the CDC, in 2017 there were roughly 70,000 deaths from overdoses and 68% of those were from prescription or illicit opioids. While this is a grim statistic there are …
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Many people with substance use disorders don’t like to admit they have a problem. On top of that, many of them are reluctant to seek help. There are several reasons for this, including the stigma of addiction, shame, and especially denial. When substance misuse gets out of hand, loved ones begin to wonder how to …
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Have you seen or made jokes about having a “quarantini” during the coronavirus pandemic? During a pandemic, people can get stressed, which leads them to turn to substances for relief. If you’re in recovery, it can be even harder for you to resist the temptations of drugs and alcohol. This can make the addiction epidemic …
Two Epidemics: The Unfortunate Connection Between Addiction and COVID-19 READ MORE
When you think about first responders, you likely think about brave men and women, serving to protect their communities on a daily basis. You likely picture police officers, firefighters and paramedics dressed in uniform, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. They are the embodiment of bravery, selflessness and heroism. Scores of children wish to …
The five most common signs of addiction are the initial signs of experimentation, physical signs, behavioral signs, changes in personality, and overall decline in health. Drug abuse affects individuals from all walks of life and all socioeconomic ranks. Whatever the cause, when someone starts using drugs recreationally or as prescribed, physical dependence and addiction can …
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