It’s often the case that someone coping with depression often abuses alcohol as a way to cope. Or, they become depressed while drinking alcohol to excess. While the immediate effects of drinking may appear to relieve the depressive feelings, the
It’s natural that loved ones in the family want to help their family member addicted to alcohol or drugs. Often they think they can control the substance user’s behavior and addiction to minimize the risks. In doing so they often
People considering enrolling in a residential addiction treatment center often ask what comes next. How can I be best supported in my recovery? How can I minimize the chances of relapse? Read on to learn more about this important phase
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid with an extremely high risk of addiction. According to the American Addiction Center, it causes more than 150 overdose deaths daily. It is sometimes used to provide relief from chronic pain associated with cancer or
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems, affecting over 30% of adults in the US. You’ve probably experienced anxiety yourself at one point or another. When faced with life challenges, we can become anxious and stressed; however, these feelings
About 2.5 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2021 used methamphetamine (Meth) in the past year. And an estimated 0.6% (or about 1.6 million people) had a methamphetamine use disorder [A]. Meth is one of the most destructive drugs
Over 5 million people in the US used cocaine in 2023, down slightly from nearly 5.3 million in 2022 [1]. Despite this positive trend, likely due to an increase in other drugs such as fentanyl, cocaine abuse is still a
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