Category Archives: Substance Abuse

  • How Isolation Impacts Substance Abuse
    Friday, September 10th, 2021

    How Isolation Impacts Substance Abuse

    Isolation and substance abuse often go hand-in-hand, with one thriving on the other. A person addicted to drugs or alcohol often spends a lot of time isolating, which can...
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  • 6 Signs You are Enabling an Addiction
    Friday, August 13th, 2021

    6 Signs You are Enabling an Addiction

    When a loved one struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it’s difficult to watch them suffer. Family members and friends want to offer support and attempt to...
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  • The Subtle Signs of Heroin Use
    Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

    The Subtle Signs of Heroin Use

    Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can have devastating consequences. This is why it’s so important to recognize the signs of heroin use in a loved one, as...
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  • Harmful Effects of Marijuana Use
    Thursday, May 27th, 2021

    Harmful Effects of Marijuana Use

    Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States. While it’s true that legalization activists and many marijuana users believe that smoking pot has no...
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  • Symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal
    Friday, May 21st, 2021

    Symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal

    Marijuana began to feature heavily in the headlines starting in 2012 when Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational usage. Recreational marijuana must be sold by...
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  • How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?
    Friday, April 30th, 2021

    How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?

    Adderall is a drug compromised of amphetamines. It is commonly used as a treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It also may be prescribed to treat narcolepsy. Adderall comes in...
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  • LGBTQIA+ and Addiction
    Thursday, April 15th, 2021

    LGBTQIA+ and Addiction

    Members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Asexual) community face a number of challenges that can put them at a higher risk for substance abuse....
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