Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Among Union Workers: Understanding the Issues and Available Support Union workers often face unique pressures on the job, from physically demanding tasks to long hours and unpredictable shifts. These stressors can contribute to both mental health challenges and, for some, substance use issues. In many industries where union work […]
Addressing Stigma: Changing Perceptions of Addiction and Recovery Addiction stigma remains a significant barrier for those seeking help, creating a culture of shame and isolation that prevents people from reaching out. Society’s lingering misconceptions about addiction, often viewing it as a moral failing rather than a health condition, add to the challenges faced by individuals […]
What are the levels of care in addiction treatment? Understanding the different levels of care in addiction treatment is essential for finding the right path to recovery. Every individual’s journey is unique, and the level of care you receive can make a significant difference in how supported you feel and how effective the treatment is. […]
Many people wonder if they are addicted to drugs and alcohol as a result of their “addictive personality.” To answer that, we need to first gain an understanding of what an addictive personality is. What is an Addictive Personality? A person with an addictive personality is more likely to get addicted to anything than […]
Weight loss pills are a broad category of substances. Sometimes, the term refers to over-the-counter medications and supplements you might use to help you lose weight or reduce your appetite. There are also prescription weight loss drugs available. When possible, it’s best to focus on reducing weight gain and losing weight through a healthy diet, […]
Addiction in the elderly population is a surprisingly pervasive problem and growing public health concern that’s only beginning to get attention. Drug addiction in the elderly can go under the radar for several reasons. Addiction among older people can be especially dangerous and deadly as well. Understanding Substance Abuse in Older Adults We typically associate […]
Substance Use Disorder, or SUD, is a mental disorder that affects an individual’s brain and behavior. SUDs make individuals struggle to regulate their use of substances, including alcohol, medications, drugs, and other addictive substances. SUD is often conflated with the word ‘addiction’ and treated as the same thing; however, this is not the case, as […]
In theory, when we compare vaping vs. cigarettes, neither is necessarily ideal for health. However, we live in the real world, where things often aren’t ideal. In comparing vaping and cigarettes, if you’re going to do one or the other, vaping is considered a safer option. That doesn’t mean it’s not without risks, though, which […]
A substance use disorder or drug addiction is a complex mental health condition. The physical and behavioral signs someone is hiding a drug addiction can initially be challenging to spot. As the severity increases, these warning signs of drug use tend to become more apparent. Someone with an addiction to drugs may have changes in […]
Teens and young people experimenting with drugs and alcohol certainly isn’t new. There’s evidence. However, social media could be influencing substance use patterns. The relationship between social media and drugs occurs in multiple ways. Along with potentially influencing drug use, we’re learning just how damaging the effects of social media can be on mental health […]