• Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    How is Substance Abuse and STIs Connected

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    There’s no denying that alcohol and drug abuse can have harrowing effects on a person’s physical health. While many people think about the toll substance [...]

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    Understanding the Convoluted Nature of Designer Drugs

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    There are certain drugs with classifications that make them legal and/or approved for medical use. Opioids are used in prescription medication and, in some states, [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    Understanding What an Opioid Addiction Looks Like

    869 words|4.3 min read|

    The opioid crisis has continued on in the states for years on end – because these drugs were prescribed by doctors as viable, medical treatments [...]

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    What is Considered Binge Drinking?

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    If someone asked you to describe binge drinking, you would likely picture a scene of college students throwing back shots or chugging beers during a [...]

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    Substance Abuse in College

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    While anyone, regardless of age, can find themselves using drugs or alcohol in an unhealthy and unsafe way, there’s no denying that this is a [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    How Social Media Can Influence Substance Use

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    The influence of social media has become increasingly clear in the past decade. Websites and apps that promote social connectedness quickly transitioned from a novelty [...]

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    Recognizing the Signs of Substance Addiction

    940 words|4.7 min read|

    If you have a loved one who you suspect could be abusing drugs or alcohol, it often comes as a shock. In some cases, even [...]

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    Why Are Millennials Predisposed to Substance Abuse?

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    When it comes to addiction, there is no demographic that is exempt from risk. Anyone, of any age, race or walk of life, can find [...]

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    Why the LGBTQ+ Community is More at Risk for Substance Abuse

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    The LGBTQ+ community has made great strides in the last several decades when it comes to an individual’s health and well-being. However, this group is [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    Your Guide to Understanding Clonazepam Addiction

    2145 words|10.7 min read|

    Clonazepam was the 38th most prescribed drug in the United States in 2017.1 Sold under the brand name Klonopin, it’s within a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are useful [...]

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    The Link Between Childhood Trauma And Addiction In Adulthood

    2587 words|12.9 min read|

    There is a clear and distinct correlation between child trauma and drug addiction and alcoholism. The traumatic incidents that we experience in our childhood very easily [...]

  • Tips for Living with an Alcoholic

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    According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease. Living with an alcoholic affects the functioning of the family system [...]

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    A Lost Generation: Opioids and Young Adults

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    According to the National Institute of Health, an estimated three million people suffer from opioid addictions in the United States. In fact, an article in [...]

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    Can Someone Function Under the Influence of Opioids?

    812 words|4.1 min read|

    Opioid addiction affects people of all ages, from all walks of life. It affects clergy members, medical professionals, stay-at-home parents and CEOs. Crossing socioeconomic lines, [...]

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    The Connection Between Job Loss and Addiction

    550 words|2.8 min read|

    While many people are familiar with the term “functional addict,” there does come a point in the disease’s progression where the individual can no longer function [...]

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    The Difference Between Problem Drinking & Alcoholism

    742 words|3.7 min read|

    A lot of vocabulary surrounds alcoholism, addiction, problem drinking, etc., and it's important to know the difference between these terms. A clearer understanding of what [...]