Addiction, also known as substance use disorder (SUD), is a serious condition that comes with particular patterns of behavior. Often, when someone is struggling with addiction, there will be tell-tale signs that they are dealing with uncontrolled substance use and physical or mental dependence.
Physical and mental health are interconnected. The adverse health consequences of social isolation range vary from sleeplessness to lowered immune function. Loneliness is associated with higher anxiety, depression, and suicide rates. There’s a connection between mental illness and isolation, and the effect it has on people’s behaviors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2021, over 100,000 people in the U.S. died from an overdose. Over 70,000 of these deaths involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Since nearly
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that can happen more quickly than you might think, especially if you’re not used to the effects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many organizations take part in PTSD-awareness activities throughout June every year to focus on information about post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and treatments that are available.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Body brokering, a technique used by some unethical treatment centers, is illegal in many states and is intended only to line the pockets of
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Electric Zoo Festival in New York City was cancelled early this week due to two fatal MDMA overdoses. Since then, buzz has been circling around
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]When someone close to you—perhaps a loved one, friend, or family member—has a mental illness, knowing how to offer support can be difficult. You
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Though mental health isn’t the top priority in the minds of most people, it is imperative to the overall health of the body. Mental
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Most people have instances where they wish they had a better build or body form, particularly when they happen to see others who have
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has officially appointed April as Alcohol Awareness Month. Therefore, the dawn of a new month sheds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Withdrawal Management 101: A Guide to Navigating Detox The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has released data stating at least 20.4 million
