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
Apr 8, 2021
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?
Mar 31, 2021
The COVID pandemic has changed everyone’s lives and added stress that can harm those struggling with substance abuse. The Centers...
COVID Hits People in Recovery Especially Hard: Here’s Help
Mar 23, 2021
Virtual treatments and support groups for substance abuse still exist even when in-person meetings are restricted. Change is always hard...
The Strong Link Between Grief and Substance Addiction
Mar 5, 2021
Dealing with grief is never easy, and it’s not possible to know how long it will last. Overview: Grief can...
How Telemedicine is Reducing Substance Abuse Treatment Stigma
Feb 25, 2021
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
Jan 18, 2021
Cocaine is one of several stimulants that are growing in use in the US. Knowledge about substance use disorder and...
Why Social Distancing May Increase the Risk of HIV and Overdose for Certain Populations
Nov 24, 2020
While staying home may protect people living with addiction from exposure to the coronavirus, it may result in other health...
New Study Highlights Increased Vulnerability to COVID-19 Among Those with SUDs
Nov 17, 2020
While researchers are just beginning to understand COVID-19 and its impacts, early findings suggest an alarming relationship between the virus...
What’s the Difference between Opioid Dependence and Addiction?
Nov 9, 2020
Substance misuse is complex; so is its treatment. Prescription opioid and heroin misuse affects millions of Americans every year. Unfortunately,...
