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...
Sober Celebs: Who they are, and why they did it
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Haven’t you heard? Recovery is all the rage. The new black. So cool, in fact,...
How to Recognize the Signs of Heroin Abuse in a Loved One
Overview: When a loved one is abusing heroin, there are a number of signs that can point to that use. It...
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...
LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults Especially Vulnerable to Cyberbullying
Somewhere between 4 and 10 percent of teens and young adults identify as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or other...
How the COVID Pandemic Has Inspired Innovation in Substance Abuse Treatment
Overview: The COVID pandemic has led to innovations in substance abuse recovery, including wider availability of telehealth visits, bridge clinics, and...
Drug Overdoses are at an All-Time High. Is COVID to Blame?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported in December 2020 that drug overdoses rose in the latest reporting period, with...
COVID Hits People in Recovery Especially Hard: Here’s Help
Change is always hard for those in recovery, and COVID has brought rapid and ongoing change, most of it negative....
How Internalizing Homophobia Can Lead to Suicidality Among LGBTQ
Highlights: Some LGBTQ people with internalized homophobia have negative feelings about their sexuality. Internalized homophobia can lead to suicidality in...
The Strong Link Between Grief and Substance Addiction
Overview: Grief can lead to substance addiction for some people as they try to cope with loss by numbing their...
