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THE PREEMINENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS

This May, We Recognize Mental Health Month and Women’s Health Week

Mental illnesses affect tens of millions of people in the United States. In fact, nearly 1 in every 5 Americans currently live with a mental health disorder. The prevalence of mental illness is much higher among women than men. For example, women are about 50 percent more likely than men to be diagnosed with a […]

Demi Lovato on Drug Overdose and Addiction in New Docuseries, Dancing with the Devil

Renowned musician, Demi Lovato, has long struggled with drug abuse and mental health. Throughout the years, she has been open about her health with fans – her lyrics, her interviews, and the several documentaries she’s released all portray pieces of her recovery journey. In fact, in her six years sober, she became an advocate for […]

Substance Abuse and TikTok: Dangerous Trends that Promote Teen Drug Use

TikTok is perhaps the trendiest social media application right now. The platform currently has close to 700 million users globally, most of which are Gen Z. Gen Z, or those born between 1997 and 2015, is a generation often characterized as authentic and progressive thinkers, as well as our first “digital natives” in history. They […]

Sober NFL Players Who Have Been Touched by Addiction

America is facing a drug epidemic, with drug overdose deaths reaching record highs in recent years. This is primarily due to the rise of opioid drug abuse, as more people are misusing prescription painkillers and illicit opioid drugs. Not only are they dangerous, opioid drugs are some of the most addictive out there. They are […]

September is National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month 2020 is here! September marks National Recovery Month, a national observance that is designed to celebrate the progress made by those in recovery from addiction, and to highlight the benefits of treatment for substance use disorders. For 30 years, this observance has been sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]

Do I Need Rehab for My Substance Addiction?

In the United States, there are over 21.2 million people in need of addiction treatment. However, only 11 percent of these individuals have received specialty care. This means there are still millions out there who are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, and all the negative effects that it can bring.  There are many […]

Types of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

If your loved one is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, you may be seeking the best type of treatment for his or her needs. At the same time, you may feel overwhelmed at the number of options available. What is the best type of substance abuse treatment, and which is right for your loved […]

Insomnia and Substance Addiction

Did you know that the most common sleep diagnosis associated with substance addiction is insomnia? Or, that most mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, are linked to troubled sleep patterns? The problem is twofold: On one end, lack of sleep can trigger emotional and physical issues in people, and lead them to cope with […]

Holistic Drug Rehab Information

Holistic drug rehab is a type of addiction treatment that works to heal the entire person – mind, body, and soul – in recovery. Unlike traditional treatment methods, holistic rehab does not just focus on treating the addictive disorder. Rather, it addresses the physical, emotional, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and social aspects of addiction in efforts […]

How Prevalent is Substance Abuse Among Females?

If you have a loved one who is abusing drugs or alcohol, you may be wondering if its “normal” or concerning. Is substance abuse among females common? How does substance abuse affect the female body, and should you be concerned about addiction? These are all important questions to ask. Historically, addiction research has been predominantly […]