How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders The “Cascade of Care” model was...
Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
If you are struggling with substance abuse issues, you may have trouble keeping up with all the terms and what...
Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
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
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
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducted research investigating the link between sexual orientation, substance abuse, and...
Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
When you hear the words “drinking problem,” young people are often the first demographic that comes to mind. However, older...
How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
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
Approximately one out of 10 Americans over the age of 12, roughly 23.5 million people, are addicted to alcohol and...
Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
In a perfect world, people with substance abuse and addiction issues would seek out the help they need to recover...
Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
Addiction is a struggle for anyone. Factor in the reality of co-occurring disorders (COD) and the challenges grow. While co-occurring...
