Substance abuse is a condition that researchers are still trying to understand through how the brain works. Researchers of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction conducted a study to show that hormones in women are what lead to substance abuse disorder…
As emphasized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people are more likely to begin abusing drugs during adolescence and adulthood; by senior year in high school, studies have shown that 70% of teens will have tried alcohol, 50%…
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Over the years, we’ve lost many people to overdose; the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that 64,000 Americans died…
There’s no doubt that daily stressors can take a toll on our sleep: anxiety, stress about meeting deadlines at work, tasks that didn’t get completed or appointments we need to remember that are coming up and more can all make…
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that has mainly been used to assist those who have experienced trauma. This type of therapy can help people who are experiencing panic attacks, complicated grief, disturbing memories, dissociative…
Recovery is a crucial time to focus on yourself and develop the tools you need to overcome challenges. If you haven’t sought treatment yet, there are several things that you need to be sure you incorporate into your life if…
In 2014, the Huffington Post described a story of a family working through alcoholism. Here is one excerpt from the article: Wendy and Jack’s son is working with his psychiatrist and getting help for his depression and anxiety. He seems…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction cannot always be cured, but it can be treated. Excessive drug or alcohol use causes chemical changes in the brain. As a person consumes drugs, the drugs produce an influx…
It is no secret that musicians deal with addiction. Road tours often mean that many musicians feel isolated and lonely, and the music scene is often equipped with many appearances and parties, all of which often includes drugs and alcohol.…
Crime has steadily increased over the last three decades, and ironically, so have addiction rates. Millions of people attend treatment each year, but there is still ninety percent who don’t get help that need it. When you’re suffering from addiction,…
