The Difference Between Intensive Inpatient Therapy (24-Hour Drug Rehab Centers) and Other Facilities
A drug rehab facility that offers an intensive inpatient option is like every other intensive inpatient treatment center, right? Wrong. ...
The Best In-House Treatment Facility to Battle Drug Addiction
In most cases, society shuns and looks down upon people battling addiction or substance abuse. There is a general assumption...
Pandemic Social Distancing Increases Opioid Overdose Deaths
Overview: A simulation conducted by Massachusetts researchers found that necessary COVID-19 protections such as social distancing and quarantine may be...
Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy in People with Opioid Use Disorder
Overview: A new outreach program seeks to overcome COVID vaccine hesitancy among people with opioid use disorder, who are at...
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...
Drug Overdoses are at an All-Time High. Is COVID to Blame?
The COVID pandemic has changed everyone’s lives and added stress that can harm those struggling with substance abuse. The Centers...
