Death and grief are extremely painful parts of life. Whether we are coming to terms with our own terminal illness or we have lost a loved one, the emotions that can come from this can be extremely difficult to process. Grieving is basically an umbrella term for the range of emotions that are common when [...]
Everyone can pretty much agree that, to some extent, parents shape who their children become. This can be for better or for worse. A child’s psychological development is influenced by their environment before they enter the world. For this reason, parental substance abuse plays a large role in a child's life. Children Development This is [...]
The impact of COVID-19 is unlike anything that we have experienced before. The pandemic’s impact has been devastating for the world as many people have lost their lives or their loved ones to the virus. There is a lot that we are still learning about the coronavirus. One cause of COVID vulnerability can be substance [...]
The stigma tied to smoking has led many college students to choose to vape instead. Vaping is another term for e-cigarettes. While there is a belief that vaping causes fewer health issues, research is still uncertain about the full impact of vaping marijuana or nicotine. While the true impact of e-cigarettes is still being researched, [...]
People with HIV are more likely to struggle with substance abuse [1]. Similarly, people who use intravenous drugs are at greater risk for contracting HIV [1]. Both HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) are serious conditions that can be fatal if left untreated. Despite how intertwined and dangerous these conditions are, many people living with [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.