Statistically speaking, while men are overall more likely to develop a drug addiction, women have several unique factors playing against them when it comes to suffering from substance abuse. There’s a higher rate of fatal overdoses or injuries caused by substance use for women. Additionally, women are more likely to…
Being a working professional with an important role to fulfill can put a great amount of stress on anybody. According to a National Survey on Drug Use & Health, it’s estimated that 10% of full-time employees will end up suffering from substance abuse as a result of workplace stress. High-level…
While people of any gender, social status, and age can become victims of substance abuse, studies have shown that women are at a high risk of developing a drug and alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, these statistics often lead to a domino effect of tragedy. It’s known that women are more likely…
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Mental health is not only a growing concern in modern day society– it’s one of the biggest concerns. Personality disorders are a large subsection of mental illness. It’s a known fact that many types of mental disorders, primarily those of behavioral or personality disorders, coincide with substance abuse. The…
First of all, to discuss the average cocaine addiction recovery rate, we’re talking about a bit of a misnomer. Recovery rate simply means the degree of progress towards restoration, which is an individual matter. It’s personal for you, the addict; therefore, there is no “average.” As far as numbers…
It seems like every weekend (and thirsty Thursday), your college friends are bellying up to the bar and knocking drinks back until they can’t tell the difference between a priest and a pogo stick. You don’t want to miss out on the fun, but your brain, wallet, and stretchy…
Is an opioid, like Methadone, a good substitute for an already addictive, stronger opioid like heroin? Like most black and white questions, the reality is a lot more gray area than you might expect. Methadone is a common medication used to help with heroin addiction. There are many pros and…
You’re already in treatment for substance abuse, and now your counselor is tacking on various mental illnesses to your chart like it’s a rap sheet and she’s got a quota to fill. What gives? In the interest of World Mental Health Day today, October 10th, let’s discuss how mental…
Going to rehab is no small task. It’s a big deal, an important decision, and a potentially life-changing experience for you and the people who care about you. But let’s be honest: rehab can feel scary, embarrassing, and even outright dreadful at first, especially if you don’t know what…