“It started in my late 20s. In hindsight, I can see blips on the radar during my teenage years.” 47-year-old John C. was talking about when he first developed a substance use disorder. What Triggered the Substance Use Issues Was there one event that triggered it or multiple causes? “I believe I was born an ... Read More
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Should You Carry an Overdose Kit
The risk of overdose among people living with a substance use disorder is serious. In 2021, preventable deaths reached an all-time high. Fueling that record were more than 98,000 people who died that year from a drug overdose, representing an overdose death rate of 17 percent. Anyone who abuses drugs or alcohol is at ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Anxiety
Pain and mental health have a close relationship, according to the medical literature. A person suffering from long-term pain related to a health condition or injury is vulnerable to developing anxiety or depression; someone who has an anxiety or mood disorder is at increased risk for a worsening of symptoms because of ... Read More
PTSD and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More
Prescriptions for PTSD: What Medications Can Help?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health condition that someone may develop after experiencing a scary, shocking or dangerous event such as an assault, a life-threatening vehicle accident or weather event, an active-shooter situation, or the death of a loved one. PTSD may also develop after a person ... Read More
Prescriptions for Anxiety: What Medications Help?
Everyone experiences a small amount of anxiety at various points throughout their lives. For many people, these feelings pass and they can easily move on. However, for the 32 percent of individuals who have anxiety disorders, the weight of anxiety never fully goes away. Often, the symptoms actually get worse over time. ... Read More
What Is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)?
An estimated 5.5 million adults in the United States use hallucinogenic drugs. People who take hallucinogens may be hoping to escape their lives, reset their brains or have new experiences. While the drugs may provide these benefits, they can also cause side effects, including hallucinogen persisting perception ... Read More
Can You Go to Rehab for Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America today, with over 40 million adults (19.1% of the population) suffering from anxiety in some form. Fortunately, rehab for anxiety is available and offers an array of highly effective treatments. From panic disorder (PD) to generalized anxiety disorder ... Read More