Older LGBT+ Adults Hit Harder Than Others by COVID Pandemic
Overview: Older adult members of the LGBT+ community are facing an intersection of challenges. The pandemic is unusually dangerous for...
Life During Recovery: The Importance of a Healthy Environment
Overview: Creating a healthy environment is critical to the substance abuse recovery process. In this context, that means both limiting...
Medicaid Expansion Improves Med Access for Those in Justice System
In this article: Medications to treat OUD are clinically more effective than psychotherapy alone. People in the criminal justice system...
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...
Dangers of Conversion Therapy Worse Than We Knew [New Study]
Overview: “Conversion therapy,” sometimes called “reparative therapy,” is abusive towards LGBTQ people and increasingly banned by state laws. New research...
Should I Go to a Rehab Near Me or Travel Far Away?
Deciding where to go for treatment is never an easy choice. There are always lots of factors to keep in...
14 Qualities of the Best Drug Rehab Centers
Once you’ve decided to enter a rehab program, you’re going to have a lot of options to sort through. All...
Binge Drinking Rising During COVID Lockdown: Know the Signs
What you'll learn from this article: Heavy drinking can be a maladaptive coping skill for stress. Binge drinking increased significantly...
COVID-related Alcohol Use Found Higher Among LGBTQ Population
Overview: LGBTQ individuals have faced even bigger challenges than the general population due to the coronavirus pandemic and the shutdowns...
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...
