Opioid Addiction: Why Is There an Opioid Epidemic in the United States?
Opioid addiction has become an increasingly prevalent reality for many, especially in the United States. Opiates are highly addictive substances that are known for providing pain relief. So what are some of the signs of opiate addiction, what has made it so common in the United States, and what can be done to overcome an […]
4 Precautions You Should Take if there’s Addiction in Your Family
It’s often said that addiction is a family disease. There are several reasons for this. One is that children who grow up in families with addiction tend to assume their parents’ substance use habits are normal. Kids who grow up in homes with addiction are also more likely to be exposed to adverse experiences, such […]
What to Do if an Overdose Occurs
You have gotten your drug. You are satisfying your body’s desire for it, but then the worst happens, you overdose. Overdose is when you receive an excessive amount of your drug than your body can handle. Last year, in 2018, 68,500 Americans died of drug overdoses. Nobody wants to overdose, and almost everyone is going […]
A New Report Shows Decline in Substance Use and Mental Health Insurance Coverage
Key points from the research and what it means for you. A Milliman report released this week, initially commissioned by the Mental Health Treatment and Research Institute, shone a bright light on the concerns regarding insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse. The findings point to a decline in the benefits for behavioral health […]
An Introduction to Opioid Misuse
An Introduction to Opioid Misuse The basics about this growing epidemic Every day there’s a new headline reporting the seriousness of the ongoing opioid drug abuse and overdose crisis in the United States. Here’s an introduction of some of the need-to-know facts. By the numbers In 2018, 10.3 million people misused prescription opioids in 2018. […]
Sober Curious – What it Means, How it’s Different Than Sobriety, and Why the Distinction Matters
Sober Curious – What it Means, How it’s Different Than Sobriety, and Why the Distinction Matters Instagram influencers have found plenty of things to promote through 2019. But one campaign, in particular, has sparked conversation in the recovery community. The movement, with books and blogs to boot, is called Sober Curious. What to know Essentially, […]
Understanding the Connection Between Bipolar and Addiction
Understanding the Connection Between Bipolar and Addiction One of Amazon Prime’s newest projects is a min-series depiction of a collection of personal essays from the New York Times column “Modern Love”. With a star-studded cast and popularity from a previous publication of a book of fan favorites, the show quickly buzzed as one of the season’s biggest […]
Talking To Children About Drug Abuse
From a young age, children’s eyes are open. They are aware of much—the good and the bad. Sadly, they begin to see lying, hurtful behavior, fighting, yelling, and more. We do not live in a perfect world, and neither do our children. Whether or not our own family members or friends are struggling with addiction, […]
Battling Drug Addiction with Nutrition
When facing addiction, being nutritious may hardly be at the forefront of your mind. But some studies and articles show that nutrition may help to heal the body. According to some experts, along with the many effects of addiction, comes malnutrition. Jenny Smiechowski from thefix.com said, “The very act of ingesting drugs or alcohol wreaks […]
Common Reasons Alcohol and Drug Addictions Start
For family members and whose loved ones are struggling with addiction it can sometimes be difficult to understand how a person becomes addicted to these substances. It can be even harder to know what to do to help them once they have become addicted. With drug abuse becoming more common, it’s important to understand some […]
