American Addiction Centers Blog
Effective Techniques for Managing Social Anxiety
April 14, 2025
Living with an anxiety disorder can be incredibly disruptive and negatively impact your quality of life. Social anxiety is a type of anxiety disorder where an individual will feel anxiety or an intense fear about situations that could involve feeling scrutinized, judged, evaluated, or where they might meet new people. This fear can be so […]
It’s not easy for a Veteran to place a call to American Addiction Centers (AAC) to ask for help. “When someone goes through military boot camp and combat training, that person learns to stifle emotions. It’s an unwritten veil of silence. I understand that firsthand,” says Jay Russell. That’s why Jay, who works as an […]
People talk about suicide, and how first responders are particularly vulnerable. They talk about PTSD, and peer counseling, and the importance of mental health. They talk about how to avoid the pitfalls that so many of us get tangled up in – things like isolation, compartmentalizing, denial, poor eating and sleeping habits and depression. Substance […]
“Veterans are my heart,” says Alana Conley, who talks about the soft spot she has for members of the military. It derives from a common experience. She did her own tour of duty in the army for four and one-half years. At the end of her service, she returned to college on the GI Bill […]
A pattern is emerging as more cases against opioid drug manufacturers and distributors are set to head to trial; settlements are being reached at the last minute. The most recent settlement was reached hours before an anticipated trial was to begin in Cleveland. Pharma Settles Landmark Opioid Case The case that was set to commence […]
Drug use in high school can have serious impacts on the developing bodies and brains of teenagers. Here are some statistics concerning drug and alcohol use among high school students. Alcohol Although it is illegal for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol, findings show that people between the ages of 12-20 consume […]
Stress Among Commission-Based Workers When you work in commission-only jobs, you truly must earn your money. Although this type of sales provides higher overall opportunity (such as being paid higher commissions than jobs with a base salary), this job does not come with the same type of economic security. Nothing is guaranteed, and until you […]
Construction Workers Suffer from Work-Related Injuries Working in construction is very dangerous. Construction workers engage in many daily activities that expose them to serious hazards.1 The construction industry accounted for 965 of 5,147 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2017.2 Of all industries, construction also sees the most fatalities by falls, accounting for […]
More Money, More Problems? High earning professionals, such as executives and senior managers, usually have very stressful, anxiety-riddled, and sleep-deprived careers. These high earners become exhausted from brutal schedules and the intense demands placed on them. The constant stress of having to deal with things like unrelenting competition, company downsizing, slashed budgets, and pressure to […]
From movies to music and everywhere in between, pop culture and entertainment influence how we behave and what we view as acceptable. This can have a negative impact when substance abuse is casually portrayed, or even glorified, by the entertainment industry. The Glamorization of Alcohol and Drugs The use of substances has become ingrained in […]
Teen Suicide in America Suicide is an increasing problem in the United States. It is the tenth leading cause of death overall, claiming the lives of over 47,000 people.1 Shockingly, suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents aged 10 to 24 years old.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
“Meth makes you a monster. I’m not going to sugar coat it.” These are the thoughts of someone who knows. A former meth addict, the woman behind these words fought her way to recovery and to tell her story. In this sense, she is one of the lucky ones. She managed to break free from […]
A judge has recently ruled Philadelphia’s first safe injection site to be legal. The decision is the first of its kind and will likely spark conflict with the Justice Department. Safe injection sites remain illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, and the Justice Department is already set to appeal the ruling. Just what is going […]
