Marketing Opioids: Prescribed Use and Dependence
Marketing Opioids: Prescribed Use and Dependence Opioids are a class of drugs prescribed to alleviate pain; however, their addictive nature has caused many patients to become dependent upon them. The aggressive marketing of these drugs has created a public health crisis that has had a devastating impact on millions’ lives across the country and beyond. […]
How to Beat Addiction
Addiction is defined as “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior or activity having harmful physical, psychological or social effects, and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence.” As the Merriam-Webster dictionary describes, addiction is not merely a reckless use of substances […]
Stop Escaping the Holidays with Alcohol or Drugs
Stop Escaping the Holidays with Alcohol or Drugs The holidays can bring constant reminders of our relationships with our family and friends. Family gatherings can include unsolicited comments, unwanted attention and increased scrutiny. Family members carelessly mention what they see wrong with us, not thinking how their words affect our self-esteem or mental health. Internalizing […]
Healing Addiction Damage with Good Nutrition
Healing Addiction Damage with Good Nutrition Updated on 2/3/2023 Eating your way to good health is possible, particularly when overcoming an addiction as you make your way through recovery. Our diet can heal us, give us energy and even build our self-confidence. We eat to nourish our bodies and our spirit. Proper nutrition is essential […]
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Addiction
Beginning in the late 1980s, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has been used to treat individuals with mental illness and substance abuse problems. DBT helps those struggling with these afflictions learn to cope with negative emotions and communicate effectively. Many treatment centers around the United States have used DBT since then because it is proved to […]
Coping with Addiction in Quarantine
Quarantine life continues to be a new challenge for all of us as we learn how to cope in this unique situation. We are being put in stressful scenarios that many people have never experienced. Working from home, teaching our children can create a sense of lack of control. For some, this stress can be […]
Substance Abuse and the LGBTQ+ Community
Updated May 26, 2023 Substance use disorder, sometimes known as substance abuse, can affect people from any community. It is a growing epidemic as people use and abuse drugs and alcohol. However, for some communities, alcoholism and drug abuse can be more invasive. The LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-plus) community deals with a […]
Dangers of Overdosing During Coronavirus Quarantine
Dangers of Overdosing During Coronavirus Quarantine During this coronavirus pandemic, there are many risks posed to people who have an addiction. Because forced isolation can create a perfect storm for relapsing or worsening an addiction, the dangers of overdosing during the coronavirus quarantine become very real. Learn what you can do to help ease your […]
Asian Celebrities & Addiction
Addiction affects everyone. Any gender, ethnicity, and age can fall prey to overconsumption, or a temptation. Addiction even happens to those on the big silver screen. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or even appearance are frequent issues to the stars in Hollywood. But usually, only a particular ethnicity stays in the spotlight. We frequently see Charlie […]
Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea?
Is Addiction Treatment During the Holidays a Good Idea? Addiction treatment during the holidays can seem tricky. For many individuals, the holidays are a merry time; a time to reunite, a time to rejoice, and a time to party – an activity that often encourages heavy drinking and recreational drug use. But for individuals suffering […]