Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use in College
997 words|5 min read|Starting college is an exciting time and an opportunity for self-discovery. As many young adults experiment and explore, too many turn to substances like benzodiazepines, [...]
How Drug & Alcohol Tolerance Relates to Addiction
808 words|4 min read|Have you ever used the phrase, "I have a really high tolerance," in everyday conversation? Probably without even thinking about it, you were talking about [...]
Are There Facts to Debunk Myths About Addiction?
814 words|4.1 min read|The topic of addiction is surrounded by confusion, myths and taboo — when it has not personally affected you or someone close to you, it [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction
925 words|4.6 min read|One of the most common misconceptions surrounding addiction is the belief that those who battle addiction have chosen it as a lifestyle for themselves. This [...]
The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
905 words|4.5 min read|This is part two of the three-part series, Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment and Research-Based Interventions. Read part one, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Addiction almost always has underlying causes, [...]
Addressing Trauma’s Impact on Addiction
775 words|3.9 min read|Have you ever experienced some form of discomfort or stress in your daily life and immediately began searching for a way to make it better [...]
Campus Resources to Look for When You’re Struggling With Addiction
921 words|4.6 min read|Sadly, drug and alcohol use is common among college-aged adults. Recreation use is common, and many young adults experiment with drugs or alcohol in this [...]
Addiction Treatment While in College: Is It Possible?
747 words|3.7 min read|Any person of any age can be affected by a substance use disorder, and college students are no exception. Addiction among college students is an [...]
Legalizing Marijuana and Addiction Rates in U.S.
782 words|3.9 min read|In the past few decades, marijuana has transitioned from a substance that was widely considered dangerous and harmful to a socially acceptable practice, much like [...]
Binge Drinking vs. Alcoholism: Key Differences
664 words|3.3 min read|What is considered to be binge drinking? For many people, there may not appear to be much of a difference between binge drinking and alcoholism. [...]
Does Self-Esteem Affect the Risk of Substance Abuse?
868 words|4.3 min read|A commonly asked question about substance abuse is what is the cause? What makes it occur in someone's life, and are some people more prone [...]
Leaving Work or School to Attend Treatment: 3 Things You Should Know
1089 words|5.4 min read|It often feels unprofessional or can be considered taboo in companies or places of higher learning to take time off for personal reasons. You may [...]
Are Millennials More at Risk for Addiction?
954 words|4.8 min read|Millennials are known for their modern understanding and use of technology, centering their lives around family and hopping from job to job every few years. [...]
8 Signs to Help Tell the Difference Between Recreational Drinking and Alcoholism
804 words|4 min read|Alcohol plays a large part in American culture — almost every restaurant serves it, you find it at concerts and sporting events, parties rarely are [...]
How a Habit Becomes Addiction
941 words|4.7 min read|When you stop to think about your day, it's incredible how many things we humans do out of habit. Our patterns of behavior range from [...]
Behavioral Signs to Note When Identifying an Addiction
852 words|4.3 min read|Generally speaking, when someone is battling an addiction, not many people know about it. Addiction, with its many surrounding stereotypes and myths, is often a [...]