Addiction recovery can happen outside of the traditional therapy room. While traditional talk therapy is an important part of recovery, it’s not always enough to
Alcohol is recognized as a contributing factor in more than 200 diseases and injuries. Also known as alcoholic ketoacidosis, alcohol ketoacidosis (AKA) is one of
Heroin is a highly addictive substance used to elicit euphoric relaxation while inhibiting the body’s perception of pain. It belongs to a class of drugs
Living with opioid use disorder (OUD) is challenging. It affects you, your family and your loved ones. Fortunately, OUD is a treatable disease, and with the
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a neuropsychiatric condition that dysregulates the way in which you process fear. Research on Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) proposes that 1 or 2
Substance use and addiction impacts individuals and families, but it can also have consequences in the workplace. In 2022, 46 million U.S. adults have a substance use
Health care workers can experience addiction just like anyone else, and there are many reasons this can occur. Doctors and nurses may experience higher rates
Balancing work with substance abuse recovery can feel overwhelming. If you’re in a high-pressure profession, the expectation to perform at your best can make it hard to
Combat trauma, mental health and addiction often intertwine. Members of the armed forces can face significant stressors and traumatic events that have a lasting effect.
Have you noticed changes in your loved one? Does it feel like they have become a different person? Would you recognize the signs of benzodiazepine
