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We’ve all likely heard about support groups and their impact on people playing sports, working in stressful environments, and recovering from mental health conditions. For many, support groups are the foundation of their growth and recovery process. They offer resources and assistance from family members, loved ones, or medical professionals that make it easier to stick to set goals. Let’s take a look at how support groups can provide the

Are you in the process of recovering from an addiction? If so, you know that there are some fairly tricky challenges to overcome. And yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t do it; it simply means you’ll need a bit of help to guide you through the process. Don’t fear getting the support you need — many people have gotten support that has eased their recovery and made it more likely

Using illicit drugs isn’t the only way that people abuse narcotics. Some people with substance abuse disorders turn to something already in their homes — their medicine cabinets. Prescription drug abuse has been a continuously escalating problem in the United States over the past 15-20 years. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), overdose deaths involving prescription opioids more than quadrupled between 1999 and 2019. And because most

As addiction affects many people worldwide, families and medical professionals strive to understand these substances’ true impact. Opioids are at the center of commonly misused drugs, which can significantly affect your body and nervous system. Many misconceptions and misunderstandings surround these drugs, hiding the true impact of opioids on the body. Today, we hope to help you stay alert of any signs and symptoms and help surround you or a

A highly addictive stimulant, crack cocaine is one of the more dangerous and powerful drugs that can affect individuals in various ways. The reputation of crack cocaine precedes itself, but the effects of cocaine are a bit less understood. What does it actually do to the body? Can it cause individuals to become more violent or engage in behaviors they usually wouldn’t? We’ll look at the effects of crack cocaine

Many of us are familiar with the more common mental illnesses. Conditions like depression, anxiety, or PTSD are relatively known within communities nationwide. But one condition that is rarely understood is psychosis, and this can leave people who experience psychosis in a difficult position. 

Unfortunately for many, substance abuse and mental health problems often overlap. While these co-occurring disorders are easy to develop, finding treatment isn’t always easy, as evidenced by the numbers. Only 7 percent of individuals with comorbidities get the treatment and support they need, a drastically low number that leaves many enduring more prolonged struggles than they should be. Proper treatment starts with awareness, and knowing how substance abuse can lead