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...
Trauma: Are we less tough than we used to be?
“Why are we all so broken? Why is this world so hard, so brutal and unforgiving, that we can’t navigate...
Anxiety: A love story
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW What if I told you that it was anxiety that’s kept most of the human...
After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
Addiction takes a serious toll on your body. The good news is that there are many positive steps you can...
How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
Sixty percent of American children are exposed to violence, crime, or abuse in their homes, schools, and communities, according to...
The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
Are they walking into a life of addiction? Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl killed more than 42,000 people in 2016,...
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
It is easy to recognize the harmful effects of substance abuse on the addict, but addicts are not the only...
PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
PTSD and substance abuse often go hand in hand. Between 7 and 8 percent of Americans will experience PTSD over...
Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
Crystal Karges is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a specialty focus in eating disorders, maternal/child health and wellness,...
The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
There is a large emotional component to addiction that cannot be ignored if you intend to truly recover from addiction...
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