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The Increase of Alcohol Use Disorders During COVID-19

The Increase of Alcohol Use Disorders During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly contributed to increased levels of stress and isolation for most individuals. Alcohol sales and consumption have been on the rise, leading to more cases of alcohol use disorders and even deaths. The impact of these pandemic-related increases in substance use over time is immense, so understanding the reasons, risks, and […]

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Is COVID-19 Unemployment Causing Addiction?

The seemingly endless months of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a dramatic rise in mental health issues and addiction among young people and working adults. Alongside social isolation and other public health measures, structural unemployment due to the pandemic has become a significant contributor. Raising awareness of how unemployment and addiction can be closely

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What Is the Relationship Between Compulsions and Addiction?

What Is the Relationship Between Compulsions and Addiction?

If you are concerned about your own substance use issue or that of your loved one, understanding more about what causes it and what symptoms might co-occur can help you take steps forward. This is especially important for people who experience or observe compulsions that might accompany addiction. Compulsion and addiction have an intertwined relationship

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