Tragically, the rate of suicides has been steadily climbing for the past decade, becoming the 10th highest preventable cause of death in the U.S. In the younger demographic including teens and young adults, suicide has risen dramatically, becoming the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in this age group. With increasing evidence of mental health […]
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Is Codependency Affecting Your Loved One?
Codependency crosses that fine line between wanting to offer love and support to a loved one and becoming a preoccupied and controlling force in their life. For many with a loved one battling substance use, the instinctive desire to try to save them from the devastating effects of the disease is understandable. However, the enabling […]
What is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
Imagine the difficulty of living with not only a substance use disorder, but suffering with a mental health disorder at the same time. Co-occurring disorders, the presence of both a substance use disorder and a mental health issue, are affecting a growing number of people. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, […]
How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Substance Use Dependence
Chronic pain management presents a difficult challenge to physicians. This is especially true in light of increased awareness of the highly addictive properties of prescription pain medications. Deciding on the best treatment protocol for managing chronic pain, while protecting the patient from developing an opioid use disorder, requires ongoing patient assessments. Individuals who struggle with […]
What Are the Different Types of Addiction?
The social stigma associated with individuals who have succumbed to a substance use disorder is rooted in the false belief that these men or women are somehow morally flawed or of weak character. However, whether considering alcohol addiction or any type of substance addiction, it is important to understand that addiction is a disease. No […]
Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain
If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, you are certainly in good company. Chronic pain impacts a staggering 50 million U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control. To treat chronic pain, physicians create a pain management program for their patients based on prescription pain relievers, natural pain relievers, or a combination of […]