Depression is a mood disorder that is technically referred to as Major Depressive Disorder. It is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Sadly, depression and self-medication are far too often intertwined. The sadness and pain are frequently too much to handle and sufferers resort to self-medicating with recreational drugs and alcohol [...]
Synopses of Recent Addiction Research Provided by Dr. Mark Gold Opioid Use Disorders and Overdoses have turned into a national health crisis, and more effective and life-saving public health responses are imperative to curb this growing epidemic. This article is the first installment in this series of four, exploring the profound role of Medication-Assisted Treatments and [...]
Middle-Aged Alcohol and Drug Abuse mortality rates are on the rise, but this bucks the image of it mainly affecting the younger generations. In general, alcohol and drug abuse are thought to be the most problematic among younger generations, as statistics on the prevalence of substance use typically reflect this. For instance, in 2014, only [...]
Dr. Mark Gold's Research You Can Use The article discusses five different, yet highly relevant studies regarding recent substance abuse trends and the consequences. The first study focuses on the expanding cannabis market and its ever-increasing range of products, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for users and its effects. The second study digs deeper into [...]
Dr. Mark Gold's Research You Can Use Alcohol-related cirrhosis increase due to adolescents and substance abuse Deaths in the United States, as a consequence of cirrhosis, have risen by 65 percent and fatalities owing to liver cancer have doubled from 1999 to 2016. This increase in deaths has been noted in both the genders and [...]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.