September is National Recovery Month. During the month, attention and awareness are brought to substance use and those who have completed recovery successfully are celebrated. These individuals are encouraged to share their stories through various vehicles in order to shine…
Few can imagine the pressure that professional athletes face when playing on a field or court in front of thousands of fans. The desire to be better, do better and feel better propels countless athletes every year to use and…
Opioids, whether it be opiates in prescription medication or recreational drugs, are highly addicting and therefore lead to difficult experiences with withdrawal. When ingested, opioids incite feelings of intense pleasure and relaxation by stimulating receptors in the brain. For those…
Across the globe, alcohol consumption is consistently on the rise. Research shows that the total volume of alcohol consumed each year has increased by nearly 70% between 1990 and 2017. Major beverage companies are making alcohol more accessible than it’s…
When it comes to nutrition, many people believe that a well-balanced diet is essential in order to maintain a healthy weight, and supply the body with the nutrients it needs to perform at its best. But research shows that a…
For those living with substance use disorder, it is not uncommon for individuals to take multiple substances at once. Meth and heroin are two incredibly addictive drugs that, when used together, can bring unprecedented danger to the user. Both drugs…
Opioid settlements are making a wave across the country as the manufacturers and distributors have marketed and proliferated the painkillers are being held responsible for their role in the opioid epidemic. Recent landmark rulings in Oklahoma include: Johnson & Johnson…
World Mental Health Day 2019 is coming up! In the United States alone, nearly 46.6 million adults—that’s 1 in 5 people—experience some type of mental illness in a given year. Some studies show that disorders like depression and anxiety are…
Military gambling addiction is something that should be discussed. The rate of gambling problems among veterans and active-duty military personnel are glaringly high. Statistics point to the rate of pathological gambling amongst military personnel as nearly a quarter of all…
Drug crime arrests are declining. The complex issue of incarcerating those charged with drug possession is slowly evolving into an effort to allow low-level drug offenders to seek treatment and find hope in recovery. State-appointed treatment options are offering help,…
