It is no secret that mental health and addiction are closely linked. Many symptoms of both substance use disorders and mental health conditions overlap, making it challenging to distinguish between the two. While they share similarities, mental...
Drug and alcohol addiction is more common than you probably realize. To give you an idea of how common it is, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that in 2018, approximately 20.3 million people aged 12 or older...
The dangers of fentanyl within the opioid crisis are vast and continue to escalate across the country. Since entering the medical market, this synthetic opioid has made headlines—not for its healing potential, but for the alarming toll it has taken...
For most people, anger can be a healthy and natural emotion when expressed in a controlled and constructive way. However, when left unmanaged, anger can quickly become destructive—especially when it intersects with substance use. The relationship...
A variety of individuals use substances. For some, this use leads to a severe addiction with many consequences. For others, being addicted does not seem to be a concern. Understanding how addiction begins and the signs to watch for that may...
Stress happens. We all experience it at some point in our lives. Not everyone dealing with stress or a stressful situation turns to drugs or alcohol. But, for many, overwhelming distress without healthy coping skills can result in poor physical and...
