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Substance Use Disorders and Treatment: Men vs. Women
Feb 23, 2024

How different are men and women when it comes to substance use disorders and addiction treatment? Which gender uses more illicit substances? Are men or women more likely to die of illegal or prescription drug overdose? Which gender is more susceptible to relapse? Insights from the Substance Use in Women Research Report—available from the National […]

Hard Seltzers: Addiction, Side Effects, and Dangers
Aug 29, 2023

What are Hard Seltzers? Hard seltzers consist of clear carbonated water mixed with an alcohol base—usually derived from fermented cane sugar—and flavored with real fruit or natural flavors. Most hard seltzers are free of gluten and contain 4%-7% alcohol by volume (ABV). Less alcohol means less calories, which is part of the appeal for some. […]

Financial Cost of Alcohol Use: How Much is Alcohol Use Really Costing You?
Apr 6, 2023

Overt Costs of Alcohol It’s difficult to keep a running total of how much you spend on each alcoholic drink, particularly because prices vary dramatically. After all, the wine you purchase at a local store and consume at home likely has a radically different price tag than the same bottle you purchased at a fine-dining […]

Bars vs Gyms (What Do Americans Miss More in 2020?)
Dec 11, 2020

**Survey of 3,000 Americans (Google surveys; November 2020)

How College Students Can Cope With Isolation Without Substance Use
Oct 13, 2020

For many of us, college life is synonymous with fall-time football, late-night cram sessions, a bustling campus, and endless opportunities for socializing, whether it was joining a club, rushing during Greek week, or meeting new dormmates. However, in 2020, college life is characterized by one-way sidewalks, routine temperature checks, face masks, and social distancing. This […]

The Dangers of Drinking After Work
Sep 1, 2020

Drinking after work is often seen as a sort of professional ritual. Whether you’re grabbing a beer at a bar with coworkers after a long day or having a glass of wine while attending a formal event to make connections, alcohol can be prescient. Many may consider a drink after work as a way to […]

Drive and Ride Sober
Aug 31, 2020

The first Monday in September is approaching, and that means Labor Day celebrations will soon be underway. Just like any other holiday, it’s important that safety takes priority to not only ensure that everyone has fun in their own way, but that everyone will live to share their memories for years to come. Labor Day […]

Getting Help for Addiction During the Pandemic
Aug 31, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a widespread crisis that affects everyone. Disruptions and other circumstances during this tough and lengthy stretch create undue pressures more for some of us. Those seeking sobriety fall into this category. If you’re in this group or have loved ones to whom this applies, what is the way forward now? […]

The average adult spent 172 hours drunk during lockdown
Jul 7, 2020

Clocktail Hours: The average adult spent 172 hours drunk during lockdown, finds study. Being stuck at home for a solid few months means many Americans have had to get creative when it comes to ways to pass the time during lockdown. For a significant number of people, video calling technology has been both a means […]

Holidays and Addiction: Family Info and Resources
Jun 16, 2020

When holidays roll around, uncomfortable emotions related to substance misuse often come to the forefront. Whether it’s you or another family member that is suffering from a substance use disorder, celebratory events such as Thanksgiving, Father’s Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more can bring up the pain, frustration, anger, shame, etc., that often accompany substance misuse […]

4 Tips for Mothers of Adult Children with Addictions
May 7, 2020

Parents have some major responsibilities, including raising their children to be healthy, productive, positive contributors to society. Mothers, in particular, tend to take on the nurturing role when it comes to helping their children develop these characteristics. Most mothers do what they can to protect their children from any harm. Unfortunately, addiction isn’t necessarily something […]

Recession, Unemployment, and Drug Addiction: What’s the Link?
Apr 2, 2020

What is the Link Between Drug Addiction and Unemployment? Research suggests that unemployment rate is significantly associated with substance use treatment admissions. For instance, a unit increase in state unemployment rate was associated with a 9% increase in treatment admissions for opioids. Similar results were found for other substances, including admissions for cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, […]

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