Reading time: 2 minSubstance use disorders often go hand in hand with a closely related mental health problem. Successfully treating these combined issues, known as a dual diagnosis,
Reading time: 2 minThough most Americans are aware of the scope of the opioid epidemic and how it has affected communities nationwide, fewer people realize that alcohol abuse
Reading time: 2 minIf you’re starting a new phase of your life in addiction recovery, you’ll need to break some unhelpful habits and look at life from a
Reading time: 2 minStress is your body’s physical, mental and emotional response to challenging circumstances and demands in your life. Though some stress – known as eustress –
Reading time: 3 minMedical professionals have their own jargon like the pros in any field—a glossary of terms that the layperson seldom encounters, until you find yourself in
Reading time: 3 minIf you find a swollen, discolored spot on your skin, it may be a pimple or a blister. Or—especially if the bump appears near a
Reading time: 2 minAny life event that makes you feel endangered, threatened or at risk can be traumatic, causing higher-than-average stress levels that disrupt your daily life. Survivors
Reading time: 2 minMethamphetamine is a fast-acting, potent synthetic stimulant. Even in small doses, it can cause short-term effects like hyperactivity, decreased appetite, irregular heartbeat and elevated blood
Reading time: 2 minDepression is a form of mental illness that can prevent people from living healthy, fulfilling lives. People with depression have persistent feelings of hopelessness and
