Anxiety disorders as a group are the most common mental health disorders in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that people with an anxiety disorder suffer from a simultaneous substance abuse disorder at twice the general population’s rate. This co-occurrence is, at times, due to self-medication. Other factors like genetics, environmental…
Clearly, since its arrival here in the U.S., the COVID-19 pandemic has increasingly wreaked havoc upon the American population and the U.S. healthcare system. However, according to recent CDC (Center for Disease Control) numbers, so has the opioid epidemic. Specifically, between May 2019 and April 2020, 76,000 people died from an opioid overdose, “setting 2020…
According to research conducted by Lisa Merlo, PhD, a researcher at the University of Florida’s Center for Addiction Research and Education and published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, while doctors abuse alcohol or drugs at about the same rate as the general public, they’re five times as likely to abuse prescription drugs.[1] There are…
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is a very worrisome health condition that has impacted many people’s lives. While that is the case, and we are in a pandemic, your health and mental wellbeing are still critical. If you are using drugs or alcohol and have an addiction, it is essential to reach out for…
While CDC statistics indicate the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere near fading away—nearly 4,000 people died of COVID-related illness during the week ending 11/21/20[1]—President-elect Joe Biden and his incoming administration will need to address another health crisis, as well: the nation’s drug epidemic is back on the rise. According to a recent POLITICO.com article, however,…
The legalization of marijuana in many states has made its use more common, thereby increasing the value of understanding the symptoms of marijuana addiction, what can happen when one stops its use (“detoxes”) and the treatment options that can help those who find they can’t stop without experiencing undesirable symptoms. The National Institute of on…
Is your teen using drugs and alcohol? At a young age, drug and alcohol use can seem like a normal way for teens to “experiment,” but it can lead them down a hazardous road. When you’re worried about what you can do to help them, consider the value of teen rehab. Designed to be flexible…
Could your teen be using drugs? If you’re unsure or want confirmation that they are, it helps to know the most common warning signs. You don’t have to guess about teen rehab either. That’s because rehab for young adults is available to you. Rehab for young adults can provide an opportunity for them to regain…