Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
When does dependence become an addiction? That depends. If you are struggling with substance abuse issues, you may have trouble...
Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
Feb 28, 2019
We recently covered Missouri’s problem with opioid-related overdose deaths, as well as the degree to which St. Louis, in particular,...
Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
Feb 21, 2019
With suicide rates rising across the country, understanding the factors that contribute to it is an essential part of reversing...
LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
Feb 13, 2019
The research is in. Substance use and misuse are more prevalent among sexual minorities. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
Jan 29, 2019
An estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. have chronic pain. That’s 20.4 percent of the population, according to a...
Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
Jan 22, 2019
Approximately one out of 10 Americans over the age of 12, roughly 23.5 million people, are addicted to alcohol and...
Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
Jan 7, 2019
LGBT community members experience many stresses. In the case of addicts, protecting their health and wellness often means addressing co-occurring...
Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
Dec 28, 2018
Urine drug testing is the most common type of drug testing used by employers, according to Drugs.com. Wondering what urine...
Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
Dec 21, 2018
Approximately 115 people in the United States die every day due to opioid overdoses, according to the National Institute on...
Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
Dec 13, 2018
When most people think of drug addicts, they usually think of street drugs like crack, cocaine, ice, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana,...
