In American culture, drinking can feel like any regular activity, much like going to the gym or booking a massage. We use drinking to fuel our stress relief in many ways. It’s also a favorite pastime with friends, a simple method to let loose. However, the darker sides of alcohol demand our attention now more […]
Addiction can have a profound impact on a family. In addition to health-related concerns, substance abuse can impose financial stresses and cause resentment among family members – particularly children who have a parent addicted to prescription drugs. Sadly, many cases of severe drug use often go untreated, leaving many families to struggle with the consequences and aftermath […]
Few mental health disorders can disrupt a family more than substance use and addiction. Addiction can pose severe consequences within family dynamics, causing immediate and prolonged impacts with those who are within close proximity to the issue. In specific, children whose parents are battling with substance abuse may suffer the long-term effects of drugs and […]
Some studies estimate that over six percent of Americans are battling with alcohol abuse. In fact, the majority of adult Americans facing a substance use disorder (SUD) are suffering from alcohol abuse–nearly 74% to be exact. Sadly, over 88,000 people die each year in the US of alcohol-related illnesses. A 2018 survey conducted by The […]
An American Psychological Association survey found that 23% of U.S. adults are drinking more alcohol than pre-pandemic. A report by NBC News found that larger U.S. hospitals had a 50% increase in alcohol-related liver disease since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Alcohol remains the second most abused substance in the country, with […]
In the last year, mental health was a major concern for most American’s. In fact, during the global pandemic, incidence of mental disorders increased 50%, according to a Gallup poll. Alcohol and other substance abuse also surged, with young adults more than twice as likely to seriously consider suicide than they were in 2018. Trends […]
Drug abuse can cause serious damage to many aspects of an individual’s life. Substance use can lead to more severe medical concerns, a decrease in mental health, difficulty in maintaining employment, and relationship challenges. From an outside perspective, it can be difficult watching a loved one struggle through the pains of addiction. For some, a […]
Substance use disorders are far from rare. In fact, almost 21 million Americans report that they deal with addiction to at least one substance, but only about 10% of those seek out and receive treatment. Although many people have continued to fight against the stigma surrounding substance use disorders, many people are still ignorant of […]
Knowing when drug and alcohol use has become a problem can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking recovery. It can be hard to understand the available resources, including where to go or who to talk to, and how to discuss your addiction. Beginning the journey to a sober lifestyle is no easy […]
Depression is one of the most debilitating mental health issues impacting millions of Americans every year. Having major depression can increase the risk of substance abuse, and even suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year olds and accounts for more than 12% of all annual deaths in that age […]
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