The Tragedy of Meth Babies
Methamphetamine has been around for decades. In recent years, its use, particularly the form…
COVID-19 and the Addicted Community-Implications of pandemic-related social distancing
As if the opioid crisis wasn’t enough, COVID-19 has unleashed its virulent strain to…
Does Addiction Happen in the Animal Kingdom?
Recreational use of drugs by humans has been occurring for centuries, ever since farmers…
Untreated Postpartum Depression: When New Moms Desperately Seek Relief from Substances
Feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion in new parents are common, and typically…
The Impact Of Addiction On Work and Career
Those suffering from a substance use disorder can very effectively hide their addictions. Functional…
The Hippie Era: How 60s Drugs Use Shaped Modern Trends
The hippie era in the 60s was a time when young adults were protesting –…
“This Is Us” And Its Portrayal Of Addiction
Since their introduction to the TV viewing public in 2016, the Pearsons of This Is…
Is Addiction Depicted Accurately In Movies?
When it comes to on-screen drug use, there are times when it’s so believable you…
When Hope Is Gone: Helping Addicts Who Are Considering Suicide
Suicide is a preventable tragedy. After it happens, everyone struggles to understand why. There are…
How Addiction Destroys Relationships
Addiction has the potential to destroy relationships, and it often does. Entire families and friendships…
The Importance Of Mental Health And Addiction Strategies In The Police
Police watch over public safety as the great overseers and law enforcement units of our...
Systemic Racism & Addiction: How Are They Connected?
“I had always felt an underlying tone of dismissal when accessing the healthcare system. I...
How Teachers Can Help Kids Who Do Not Have Parental Support
Addiction Among Youth and Their Families – An Ongoing Concern Raising awareness about addiction through...
Legalized Weed: Are Impaired Driving Laws Keeping Up?
In Canada, marijuana has officially been legalized for adult recreational use for just over one...
Addiction In The Elderly Population
Substance abuse and drug and alcohol addiction were, for a long time, considered “younger people”...
The Forgotten Victims of War: How Veterans with Addiction Fall Through the Cracks
It’s no secret that war and military service take a significant toll on veterans across...
