Transgender vs. Cisgender Substance Use and Desire to Stop
Overview: Evidence shows that while substance use disorders (SUDs) are relatively low in absolute terms among both cisgender and transgender...
High School Students Who Abuse Opiates are More Likely to Attempt Suicide
Overview Studies have long shown a link between substance abuse and the risk of suicide and attempted suicide during adolescence,...
COVID-related Alcohol Use Found Higher Among LGBTQ Population
Moving back home during the pandemic has caused stress for many in the LBGTQ community. Overview: LGBTQ individuals have faced...
Methamphetamine Users Are at High Risk of Death from COVID-19
Highlights: Habitual methamphetamine use can exacerbate the symptoms of COVID-19 because both conditions affect the lungs and heart. People who...
How to Recognize the Signs of Heroin Abuse in a Loved One
Overview: When a loved one is abusing heroin, there are a number of signs that can point to that use. It...
COVID Disregard Syndrome Contributing to Substance Abuse Increase
Overview: With the profound changes COVID-19 has brought into the world has come COVID disregard syndrome, or a belief that...
How the COVID Pandemic Has Inspired Innovation in Substance Abuse Treatment
Teletherapy, including group therapy, is more common since the pandemic began. Overview: The COVID pandemic has led to innovations in substance...
COVID Hits People in Recovery Especially Hard: Here’s Help
Virtual treatments and support groups for substance abuse still exist even when in-person meetings are restricted. Change is always hard...
How Telemedicine is Reducing Substance Abuse Treatment Stigma
Telemedicine started during pandemic shutdowns has taken on a life of its own now that things are opening back up...
SAMHSA Releases New Guide for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
Cocaine is one of several stimulants that are growing in use in the US. Knowledge about substance use disorder and...
