Most people would say that there's no inequality when it comes to fighting addiction, and that everyone has equal access to treatment programs. Recent studies look at how treatment for any disease isn’t always the same for the poor or people without health insurance. That translates into higher stakes for those who ... Read More
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Up In Smoke: Knowing When Weed Has Taken Over Your Life
In the last few years, there's been a monumental shift in laws, attitudes and social acceptance of marijuana use across the country. Despite the fact that cannabis remains classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act, medical marijuana is now legal in close to three dozen states and ... Read More
Baby Blues: Supporting a Spouse Through Post-Partum Depression
Postpartum depression, or the 'baby blues', is a condition that can impact the way a mother feels and handles stress in the months after giving birth. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in every 10 women experience the signs of depression overall, but 1 in 9 women experience postpartum ... Read More
How Your Substance Abuse Baggage Is Weighing You Down
A common topic of discussion in recovery is whether someone can find a lasting romantic connection with another person in spite of their addiction or mental health disorder, and the fact is, it's not easy. There are a huge number of ways your recovery can wreak havoc on your ability to have a functioning ... Read More
Ativan: A Drug Profile
Ativan and other drugs like it can provide enormous relief to people suffering from anxiety and panic disorders. Unfortunately, Ativan also has a darker side, causing it to be part of a dangerous and sometimes even lethal group of substances. Ativan is a brand-name drug containing lorazepam, which is ... Read More
Trends in Drug Use: Are There Benefits in Microdosing Psychedelics?
Psychedelic drugs derived from plants have been used for thousands of years by medicine men, shamans and spiritual leaders in ceremonies and rituals to create connections between humans and the spiritual world. In 1938, the Swiss scientist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD while attempting to develop a respiratory ... Read More
Caffeine: A Drug Profile
The majority of us have coffee every day, so it can be easy to forget that the caffeine it contains has some potentially harmful side effects. Keep reading to understand why caffeine is a drug you should think twice about abusing. Do you reach for a cup of coffee once a day, or do you drink it all day long? ... Read More
A Thousand Cuts: Self-Harm’s Temptations and How to Address Them
Self-mutilation, or self-injury, is defined as any type of injury a person creates without any intention of suicide. Deliberately harming your body like this can create an emotional release for some people. Most people who cut or burn themselves do so not because they want to kill themselves but as a way of managing ... Read More
