According to SAMHSA, in 2017, nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 12 met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder. Substance abuse disorders…
Several studies reveal that there is a link between childhood trauma and substance use. Unfortunately, childhood trauma can impact your life into adulthood, resulting in…
Stress and addiction often occur simultaneously in both adults and adolescents. These conditions are commonplace because they tend to be cyclic. In other words, they…
Substance abuse disorders and alcoholism are chronic mental health diseases that impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When you struggle with a substance abuse disorder,…
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that impacts your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also a disease that doesn’t discriminate, as anyone, regardless…
Alcohol can cause both physical and psychological addiction. Anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender, can develop alcohol dependency, as alcoholism doesn’t discriminate. Alcohol intoxication…
Struggling with an addiction can impair your judgment and increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors. Intoxication also lowers inhibitions, which can lead to bad…
Although the causes of anxiety can lead to severe symptoms, anxiety is highly treatable. Anyone can develop an anxiety disorder, although causes of anxiety can…
Eating disorders can occur because of body image issues and anxiety. Teens are also at risk of using drugs and alcohol. Teens with mental health…
With drinking a relatively common part of teen culture, parents need to learn how talking to teens about alcohol can prevent substance abuse issues. Alcohol…
