How Heroin Use Affects the Brain
Like any addiction to any substance, heroin use can cause long-term damage to the body’s major organs, especially the brain. Even with the potential risks of the drug known to the general public, many individuals still find themselves using it. By learning about the short- and long-term effects of heroin use and addiction on the […]
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 […]
Diagnosing Substance Use Disorder
Anyone can be affected by substance abuse, but not everyone knows how is substance use disorder is diagnosed. Over 700,000 people have died from drug overdoses from 1999 to 2017. In the year 2017, 21.6 out of 100,000 people have died from an overdose in 2017. People who are drug users and can have a substance use disorder […]
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 […]
Drug Dealers Cause Overdoses
In late February, the police arrested two drug dealers in Cape May County. They were not detained on regular drug-selling charges; rather, they were handcuffed for supplying drugs to Derek Clayton, which caused him to overdose. The 31 one-year-old had overdosed in his home, but the police have not advised what drugs were sold to him. […]
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching?
Schools and Substance Abuse – What Are They Teaching? When we send our children off to school every day we tend to forget many of the things that happen while they are there, aside from learning. These things can include a massive amount of peer pressure, wanting to fit in with a group, managing social […]
Anti-Addiction Film “The First Day” with Chris Herren on ESPN
“The First Day” with Chris Herren According to Creighton Drury, the CEO of Center on Addiction, “The First Day” was created by former professional basketball player and wellness advocate, Chris Herren, and presented by Center on Addiction and Cigna. “The First Day” takes an innovative approach to address teen substance use, while helping to refocus […]
Addiction in the Airline Industry
Nowadays, many passengers find air travel can be stressful, with frequently delayed flights, lost luggage and high prices. But flying can be even more stressful for pilots. The aviation industry is one where both the pressure and the stakes are high. Pilots carry a great deal of responsibility for the safety and welfare of their […]
Alcohol & Drugs: Effects and Complications
Alcohol abuse often goes hand in hand with the misuse of other substances, such as prescription or illicit drugs. Mixing alcohol with drugs can have severe consequences, including side effects that can be life-threatening. Individuals with alcohol use disorders are more likely to engage in nonmedical use of prescription drugs. Combining alcohol with stimulants, opioids, […]
What Can I Expect In Detox During Recovery?
Aside from making the decision to enter treatment for addiction, detox is one of the most important parts of the recovery process. It is also one of the most feared parts of the recovery process, since detox has long been notorious for being an uncomfortable, scary process. Detox has evolved to be much more comfortable […]