Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Center There are multiple factors that influence a person’s risk for developing a substance use disorder (SUD), including biological components and environmental issues. The reality is that addiction does not discriminate based on gender, race, culture, or even socioeconomic status. Under the right conditions, any individual may [...]
Substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders are affecting lawyers throughout the United States at alarming rates. A recent study of licensed, employed attorneys nationwide found that more than 20 percent screened positive for “hazardous, harmful, and potentially alcohol-dependent drinking [1].” Anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and suicidal ideation were also commonly [...]
My dad recently came to visit me for nearly a week. We forgot about work and responsibilities, and after he left, I was able to look at the bigger picture of my life and what’s most important to me. More specifically, I realized that while I’ve been able to recover from my eating disorder for [...]
In the movement for the equality of rights for the LGBTQ community, the main focus is usually always drawn toward issues like marriage and employment. Health and wellbeing, in particular the issue of substance abuse, of the transgender population, barely warrants a comprehensive discussion. This is appalling in the face of a “disproportionately high” rate [...]
Research confirms that problems regarding alcohol and drugs continue to inhibit live of student at college campuses. The study on college drug use statistics, "Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America's Colleges and Universities," showed 49 percent, or 3.8 million college students, abusing drugs, engaging in binge drinking, or doing both. In [...]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.