Deciding to seek treatment for substance use disorder is the first step toward a life of freedom. But for those who also suffer from depression, getting help is an even greater challenge. This may leave you wondering: if a person with substance use disorder is...
Over the years, you’ve likely heard that pot and alcohol are ‘gateway drugs that can lead to drug addiction. Do you know what researchers say is the biggest gateway drug of all, though? If you guessed childhood trauma, then you’d be right!...
In one study, around 55% of Americans aged over 18 reported that they’d drunk alcohol at least once in the past month. Consuming alcohol in this way isn’t necessarily dangerous – one drink a month is unlikely to hurt! But, using substances like...
Between April 2020 and April 2021 there were over 100,000 drug-related deaths in the US. Substance abuse is a huge issue that many people suffer from. Most sufferers want to quit their substance usage, but it’s never easy. Many challenges stand in the way, and...
In 2019, 7% of men had an alcohol use disorder. Also, almost 59% of men reported drinking alcohol in the last 30 days and are nearly 2 times more likely to binge drink than women. While some people drink to relax, others use it as an escape from reality and to numb...
