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In recent years, roughly 21.4M people in the U.S. who were 12 years of age and up battled with substance use disorder, equating to around one in every 12 adults in America, according to the NSUDH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health). Battling Addiction … Read more
There are several factors contributing to alcohol and drug addiction, including environmental and genetic influences, preexisting mental health conditions, and socioeconomic status, but the majority of professionals in the addiction industry agree that there are 4 main addiction stages, (which we’ll cover below). Not everyone … Read more
Mental health disorders and substance abuse often go hand in hand. In many cases, it is not clear whether mental health causes substance abuse or vice versa. However, the two often occur together. This is particularly true in the case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). About 50-60% of people who have PTSD also suffer from substance abuse. The comorbidity of PTSD and substance abuse can make it very difficult for the affected person to recover fully.
There are many causes of chronic pain – injury, accident, or illness. One of the biggest healthcare crisis of our times is the opioid abuse crisis. Opioids are typically prescribed for severe and/or chronic pain, to which the patient ultimately develops tolerance and becomes addicted. … Read more
Substance abuse is a serious mental issue. Addiction can be of various types and can get extremely challenging to get rid of. Let’s review some of the most useful tools that can be used to overcome addiction.
The Facts on Addiction Therapy There are many addictions that can take control of your life. The two most prevalent are illicit drugs and alcohol. With the lifestyle we as American lead, we don’t stop to consider if the occasional glass of wine with dinner … Read more
