When synthetic marijuana first started showing up in head shops and gas stations, countless drug users thought that their prayers had been answered. Artificial marijuana, sold under brand names like “Spice” and “K2,” does not show up drug tests and it could be purchased legally across the country, making it the go-to substitute for pot [...]
Contributor: RiverWoods Behavioral Health System clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP Substance abuse among athletes is not a new thing. Some athletes take drugs to cope with the stress of the desire to perform well on the court or field. Certain drugs, such as steroids or human growth hormones, can be taken to improve [...]
Contributor: Duffy's Napa Valley Rehab clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), nearly 8 million American adults suffered from a susceptibility to co-occurring disorders which is a combination diagnosis of a substance use disorder and a mental health condition in 2014. The Relationship Between [...]
Contributed by The Refuge, a Healing Place clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. Working as a residential assistant (R.A.) in a college dorm can be a fun and rewarding job. But not all residential assistants are prepared for the incredible amount of work that goes into keeping a dorm in good shape. There are [...]
Contributed by Azure Acres clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. A few marijuana facts are that it is a heavily abused addictive substance that is used by many teens and young adults, mainly due to its easy access compared to other controlled substances. It comes from the plant genus cannabis and is often consumed through [...]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.