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Developing a substance use disorder (SUD) can hinder plans to finish high school, college, or graduate school. Yet, the high-stress environment of an academic institution may be one of the underlying causes of the SUD. High School Students and SUD Alcohol and drug use and abuse are prevalent on high school campuses due to increased […]
Insecure attachment tends to be linked to addictive behaviors. However, the mechanism of how insecure attachment leads to addictive behavior remains unknown. A new study in the journal of Addictive Behaviors shows that emotional dysregulation intervenes between the relationship of insecure attachment with substance abuse and behavioral dependencies. Attachment, Emotional Dysregulation, and Addictive Behaviors Emotional […]
Movies and television shows often suggest that drinking is a normal part of college life. Unfortunately, this leads many students to feel like they have to drink to have a true college experience. Rutgers University recently did a study that was published in Scientific America about how universities can take on a new approach to […]
People tend to use drugs as a way to mask their feelings. They want to appear tough and numb when they are bullied so they engage in drug use. By identifying the emotional tolls of bullying and speaking to a mental health specialist, you will discover that there are healthier ways of dealing with your […]
Alcoholics Anonymous has been effective in making sure that everyone with alcoholism gets together and shares their stories. Then, there are some people that need a different approach to treat their alcoholism. If you feel like Alcoholics Anonymous is not working well for you, it is important to keep an open mind to the many […]
How Personality Traits and Stress Levels May Predict Co-occurring Disorders and Aid in Treatment Drug and alcohol abuse and mental health disorders often go hand in hand. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Many individuals who develop mental health disorders are also diagnosed with substance use disorders and visa versa.” One of […]
As more states move to legalize marijuana, the use of the drug is skyrocketing, especially among teens. Health benefits have been associated with the drug, with evidence that it can help with serious medical issues ranging from cancer to epilepsy. However, many questions remain about the drug and it’s safety as there are some serious […]
The Connection and How Early Intervention Can Save Lives Highlighting the devastating effects of childhood trauma, singer Jessica Simpson recently spoke out about her addiction issues spurred by the sexual abuse she experienced as a six-year-old child. Simpson details her battle with alcohol and drugs in her new memoir, “Open Book,” and discusses how she […]
According to a new study (White et al., 2020), published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, investigators estimate deaths from alcohol-related problems have more than doubled over the past 20 years. While searching the data from the National Center for Health Statistics, researchers found in 2017, nearly 73,000 people died in the U.S. […]
From morphine addiction in the 1800s to the modern-day opioid crisis, drug epidemics go through cycles as common as the weather. Unfortunately, through the increase in the potency of substances, illicit and prescription drug abuse is becoming more dangerous and even deadly. Case in point, fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is 50 times stronger than […]