Relapse is very common. It’s one of the most unfortunate realities of getting help for addiction to drugs and alcohol. But exactly why do people relapse, even when things seem to be going well? It is hard to stay clean and sober, and the [...]
National Vodka DayToday is National Vodka Day. Yes, you read that right. National Vodka Day. Lately, it seems that every day is “national something or other” day. Americans always find something to celebrate. It comes as no shock, in a culture fixated on drinking, that [...]
When a family member or close friend is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, it is easy to feel helpless. You show support in whatever ways you can, but when your loved one continues to use or relapse. It is difficult to set [...]
The tragic death of Major League Baseball player Tyler Skaggs on July 1, 2019, sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond. At just 27 years old, Skaggs, a talented starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was found dead in his hotel room [...]
Understanding the relationship between alcohol, nicotine, and sleep is crucial for promoting better sleep habits and overall well-being. While caffeine often takes the spotlight for its impact on sleep, alcohol and nicotine can also significantly disrupt sleep patterns, albeit in different ways. The complexities [...]
Amid public health challenges posed by intravenous drug use, needle exchange programs (NEPs) emerged as a source of proactive intervention. These programs represent a strategic initiative aimed at combating the spread of blood-borne diseases among intravenous drug users (IDUs) and the wider community. By providing [...]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a resource implemented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.1 The goal is to spread the word about strategies for preventing alcohol dependence. Did you know there [...]
“Alcohol isn’t really a drug.” “Alcohol is legal!” “It’s not as deadly as heroin. You know what you’re getting!” Many young adults who meet the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder aren’t seeking treatment because they don’t think they have a problem. In a study [...]
Drug lacing, a clandestine practice gaining alarming traction in illicit drug markets, poses profound risks to individuals and communities alike. By adulterating substances with potent additives such as fentanyl, dealers not only maximize profits but also ensnare users in a perilous cycle of addiction and [...]
College is often a time of exploration and learning, but did you know it is also a time of binge drinking and substance abuse? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, alcohol and drug addiction on college campuses is slightly less common than among [...]
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