You have probably heard health professionals speaking of substance addiction as a brain disease. Why is it viewed this way? Does the brain change with repeated substance use? The answer to this important question has profound implications for how the brain needs to be cared for during recovery. Treatment approaches that seek to improve the […]
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Family, holidays, and recovery can be a difficult mix. Holiday stress is real and comes in many forms. The high emotions and sometimes relational complications may create stress. Since holidays are also times when substance use is more prevalent, the mix can produce a perfect storm for people in recovery. To enjoy the presence of
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Recent addiction research has proven that it is a disease of the brain. However, many people don’t yet know or acknowledge this fact. Even if you agree with this model, you may wonder why this disease is more powerful than other illnesses. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease that impacts neurological pathways. Therefore, recovery
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There are five key risk factors that contribute to a person developing the disease of addiction. These risk factors are genetics, childhood trauma, mental illness, social environment, and early use. Research shows that the risk of substance addiction increases as the number of risk factors increases. Assessing one’s risk in these aspects can help one
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Our nation has seen a rise in overdose deaths in the past few decades. Though there are many drug culprits in this situation, fentanyl is among the most dangerous drugs on the market. Consequently, it is responsible for a high percentage of overdose deaths. This drug is often mixed with other substances, leading to accidental
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Many parents are concerned about the risk of their children developing substance use disorder (SUD) given the widespread access to substances in communities and the legalization of some drugs in the U.S. While people might think legalization is simply a yes or no dichotomy, there are several forms this kind of legalization can take, each
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The ongoing opioid epidemic and increasing fatalities from overdose call for a proactive approach to prevent and reduce harm. Among the many methods, overdose reversal medications are a necessary part of the harm prevention toolkit. These medications can reduce the deadly effects of opioid overdose until professionals can intervene. In 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General
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For people going through recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), the importance of good peer support cannot be overstated. One reason is that addiction can be very isolating, a feeling which often intensifies the need for substances. The COVID-19 pandemic has created more social isolation and thus led to more substance use problems. Another reason
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Did you know that low self-esteem and substance use disorder (SUD) are interrelated? Low self-esteem is a powerful risk factor for developing SUD, especially in younger people like teens. SUD often comes with co-occurring mental health disorders, and while low self-esteem isn’t a mental health disorder itself, it may be a symptom of some. Treating
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Substance addiction among pregnant women has become a public health concern in the United States. Around five percent of pregnant women use one or more addictive substances. While most people likely recognize that this is not a good thing, not many people understand how substance use affects these women and their unborn children. Pregnant women
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