Mental health and substance abuse have a complex, often intertwined relationship. Numerous people who struggle with one type of disorder also have the other type…
Party drugs are any type of drug that is used in a party atmosphere. Any of these drugs can also be used outside of a…
The LGBTQ community faces unique challenges in accessing and receiving addiction treatment. That is compounded by higher rates of substance abuse in the LGBTQ community…
Addiction has wide-ranging and varied negative impacts on both men and women. How each gender experiences addiction and recovery is often distinct. Deeper variations occur…
Addiction is a serious public health concern affecting millions of Americans annually. Anyone who uses drugs is at risk of addiction to some degree. Yet…
LGBTQ-inclusive residential treatment programs occupy a growing portion of the addiction treatment field. And for good reason. LGBTQ folks struggle with addiction at rates that…
Entering residential treatment for addiction can be intimidating. Everything about your life will suddenly look different. Previous routines or habits will be interrupted. You may…
Residential treatment is often referred to as inpatient treatment. In either case, what that means is that a client accesses an addiction treatment facility for…
Heroin addiction is increasingly common in American society. Opioid prescriptions often serve as the gateway, with heroin being the more hazardous drug to which people…
Heroin addiction has long been a public health concern in the United States. Its prevalence only becomes more common with the growing opioid crisis of…