All About Inhalants
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands When parents consider teen drug use, they most likely think of drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or marijuana or misusing stimulant medications. Rarely do parents consider that teens misuse certain products as inhalants, though this is a significant problem in the nation. More than 22 million […]
Health Problems Related to Binge Drinking
Health Problems Related to Binge Drinking Content updated on 01/16/24 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Binge drinking has become popular in today’s society. Studies show that one out of every six adults in the U.S. reports binge drinking in the past month. The term binge drinking is often used to describe alcohol consumption by college […]
How Does Alcohol Use and Dependence Affect Your Health?
Almost 70% of Americans over age 18 reported drinking alcohol in 2019, and that was before the added stress of an ongoing pandemic. Recent data suggest that future surveys will report a dramatic spike in alcohol use throughout the country since the start of the pandemic. For many, alcohol has provided a source of relief […]
The Psychology Behind Addiction
Updated on 2/8/2023 Addiction can be caused by various factors, ranging from external circumstances to internal psychological ones. This disorder does not discriminate and can affect anyone from any background. Therefore, it is crucial to take a more in-depth look into the causes of addiction to understand if you or your loved ones are at […]
Don’t Detox from Drugs or Alcohol Alone
Don’t Detox From Drugs or Alcohol Alone Updated on 2/3/2023 Don’t stop drinking or using substances on your own. There can be health risks that come with your decision to stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Choosing to go it on your own carries with it an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Detoxing from […]
Making Healthy Nutrition Choices Under Stress
Updated on 2/1/2023 Stress has a great impact on our day to day health and wellness. In stressful times in our lives when we are busier or feeling overwhelmed can lead to less-than-healthy food options or the thought of shopping for comfort items, such as alcohol for someone in addiction recovery. Learn more about how […]
Write Your Story, Improve Your Health
Write Your Story, Improve Your Health Studies have shown that writing about yourself and your personal experiences can improve mood disorders, improve health after a heart attack, reduce doctor visits and even boost memory. Now researchers are studying whether the power of writing your personal story can lead to behavioral changes and improve happiness. Some […]