LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults Especially Vulnerable to Cyberbullying
LGBTQ teens are more vulnerable to substance abuse because of the prevalence of cyberbullying among this population. Somewhere between 4...
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...
How Internalizing Homophobia Can Lead to Suicidality Among LGBTQ
Mar 15, 2021
Family support can help with suicidality. Highlights: Some LGBTQ people with internalized homophobia have negative feelings about their sexuality. Internalized...
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...
How to Identify a Substance Use Disorder in a Friend or Family Member
Feb 18, 2021
Substance use disorder can occur in the best of families. No one wants to think that a family member or...
Why Many LGBTQ Individuals See Discrimination as a Barrier to Care
Feb 10, 2021
LGBTQ pride may have come a long way, but society has some catching up to do. Members of the LGBTQ...
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...
