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...
Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
Urine drug testing is the most common type of drug testing used by employers, according to Drugs.com. Wondering what urine...
Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
Approximately 115 people in the United States die every day due to opioid overdoses, according to the National Institute on...
Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
When most people think of drug addicts, they usually think of street drugs like crack, cocaine, ice, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana,...
Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Many doctors prescribe codeine for patients suffering from moderate pain. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that mixing codeine with alcohol...
Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
While HIV is no longer viewed as a life sentence due to advancements in prevention and treatment, it remains a...
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...
After Rehab: How to Repair Your Finances
Substance abuse wreaks havoc on the lives of addicts. In addition to harming their physical health and destroying their relationships,...
After Rehab: How to Repair Your Relationships
Broken relationships are a key part of the realities of most addicts. The good news? While it may not always...
What Role Does Homophobia Play in LGBT Addiction?
LGBT adults are more than twice as likely to report using drugs in the past year as their heterosexual counterparts,...
