Veterans & Addiction – Challenges and Support
Substance abuse іѕ а ѕіgnіfісаnt рrоblеm аmоng U.S. military veterans. Aссоrdіng tо а ѕtudу рublіѕhеd in thе јоurnаl Substance Abuse and Rеhаbіlіtаtіоn, vеtеrаnѕ аrе mоrе lіkеlу tо binge drink alcohol. Many also rероrt hеаvу alcohol use compared to thеіr nоn-vеtеrаn соuntеrраrtѕ. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claims that more than 20% of veterans with […]
LGBTQ Drug Use – Substance Challenges Explored
Compared to the rest of the population, drug use is much more prevalent in the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community. It is estimated that up to 30 percent of the LGBTQ+ abuse drugs. This higher rate of substance abuse can be contributed to the unique challenges that the LGBTQ community regularly faces. […]
Fentanyl Dangers – Health Risks & Key Impacts
Fentanyl is an extremely potent and addictive drug. Most fentanyl users are at high risk of overdose and mental health issues, as well as accompanying problems such as incarceration or homelessness. An overdose of fentanyl, like all opioids, may be fatal. But fentanyl overdoses are both more likely and more dangerous when it comes to […]
Is Trazodone Addictive – Understanding Its Potential Risks
Becoming addicted to Trazodone is not very common, although, it does still happen. Trazodone is commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, and more recently to treat insomnia due to the drowsiness associated with it. However, the calming effects of prescription medication have led to a certain amount of abuse and the need for rehabilitation. What Is […]
Prevent Drug Overdose – Key Safety Measures
Drug overdose accounts for nearly 75,000 deaths every year (NIDA). Since 1999, drug overdose became the number one cause of death for people in the United States under 50 years old. That’s not a comforting statistic, especially if you or someone you care about is currently struggling with a substance addiction. You might feel quite […]
Drugs Withdrawal Timeline – Key Stages and Symptoms Overview
What Is A Withdrawal Timeline? Are you attempting to get through withdrawal after suffering from drug addiction? Perhaps you are watching a friend, family member, or loved one journey through this process. It can be a difficult time filled with complications and, depending on the drug, withdrawal can take months to complete. Even after the […]
Life as an Addict – Overcoming Challenges and Finding Hope
Drug addiction is something that touches the lives of many of us. It’s a possibility that someone you know or someone you’re close to has had a brush with substance abuse at some point in their life. Whether in response to a moment of tragedy or because they got in with the wrong crowd, substance […]
Teen Drug Use Trends – Latest Insights and Statistics 2023
Many adults old enough to have teens in the household will recall the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) campaign of the ‘80s, initially launched through a partnership between the LAPD and LAUSD. Incredibly, the program has been around for 35 years at this point, although many people don’t even know it’s still around. Because of […]