Jan 15, 2021Understanding Cocaine and Methamphetamine AddictionStimulants include illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as prescription drugs such as Ritalin® and Adderall® What...
Jan 15, 2021Foundations of Self-Care for Everyonebasic principles of health required by all: sleep, nutrition, exercise, sunshine, and positive content.
Sep 25, 2020Signs and Symptoms of AddictionBecause substance use disorder is a progressive disease, intervening in the early stages greatly improves outcomes.
Sep 25, 2020The Myth of Waiting for Rock BottomSubstance use disorders get worse over time. The earlier treatment starts the better the chances for long-term recovery.
Sep 12, 2020Types of Substance Use DisordersPatients are diagnosed with a specific type of disorder based on the primary substance that they misuse.
Sep 11, 2020Language MattersResearch has shown that the words we use to describe SUD and recovery have a significant impact on those struggling and how they are treated
Sep 11, 2020Chronic Disease Management for SUDHealthcare providers often categorized conditions as either chronic or acute. So what’s the difference?
Sep 2, 2020Addiction and the BrainAddiction and the Brain According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain...
Aug 26, 2020Why do people keep using drugs? (Even when it’s wreaking havoc in their lives)As addiction develops and progresses, it affects brain function, and a person’s ability to control their use diminishes.
Aug 17, 2020DSM-5 Criteria for Addiction SimplifiedThe DSM 5 has eleven criteria for substance use disorders based on decades of research. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
Aug 16, 2020Addiction Facts and FiguresUnderstand the key facts and figures around addiction and download our infographic. Download Infographic An excerpt from Navigating...
Aug 15, 2020What are Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction?Risk factors are characteristics that make an individual more susceptible to substance use disorders. The age someone starts using...
Aug 15, 2020What is Addiction?Addiction is a medical condition that affects the brain and changes a person's behavior.[1] The medical term for a drug or alcohol...
Apr 14, 2020Addiction and Sadness he COVID-19 pandemic, through its inundation of pain, its deaths and job losses and isolation, breeds generalized sadness—and puts individu
Feb 8, 2020Understanding Xanax, Valium and Other Sedative AddictionsUnderstanding sedatives, such as Xanax, Valium and other substances.
Feb 4, 2020Breaking Down Hallucinogen AddictionHallucinogens can be chemically synthesized, such as LSD, or may occur naturally, such as psilocybin mushrooms and peyote. These...
Jan 7, 2020What is a Marijuana Use Disorder?Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is the most-used substance in the US after alcohol and tobacco. Research suggests around 10 percent of...
Dec 31, 2019What is an Opioid Use Disorder?What is an opioid use disorder? What is heroin? Understanding the effects of opioids.
Dec 31, 2019Understanding Nicotine Use DisorderCigarette smoking and vaping damages nearly every organ in the human body, and can cause lung cancer, respiratory disorders, heart disease,
Dec 31, 2019What is an Alcohol Use Disorder?Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed intoxicating substances and legal in most parts of the world. Drinking too much can cause a...