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Navigating the Unknown: Veteran Healthcare & the Power of Community Care

The recent transfer of power in Washington has brought a great deal of uncertainty for many across the U.S., but particularly for Veterans and their families. While the new administration has pledged to improve healthcare for our nation’s heroes, the slate of executive orders and budget cuts has resulted in many questions about what the […]

What is a BORG (Blackout Rage Gallon)? The Latest Social Media Trend for College Students
Mar 29, 2024

What is a Borg? Borg, short for “blackout rage gallon,” refers to gallon-sized jugs containing a mixture of alcohol, typically vodka, and flavored water infused with electrolytes. These jugs often feature various drink mixes and flavor enhancers, aimed at reducing hangover symptoms. Originating from social media platforms like TikTok, borgs have gained popularity among college […]

What Is Heroin Cut With?
Mar 29, 2024

Heroin is known as a powerful and illegal street drug and opiate, derived from morphine. As a Schedule I substance, it has no medical use, and it is only available illicitly. Because of this, however, nobody really knows what they will get in a substance marketed as heroin. This drug can easily be “cut” with […]

Identifying Heroin Paraphernalia: Foil, Spoons, Pipes, and More
Mar 29, 2024

Heroin can be used in many ways, although some methods cause the drug to affect the brain and body more rapidly than others. In its purest form, heroin is a white powder that may look like cocaine or pure amphetamines. Other varieties include a brownish powder and a black tar-like substance; color and texture changes […]

Alcohol Awareness Month: How to Support The Cause
Mar 28, 2024

Alcohol Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness about alcohol and alcohol use disorders (AUDs). As a public outreach campaign, it cultivates consciousness regarding everything from the adverse effects of alcohol and its impact on individuals and communities to alcohol use disorder prevention and treatment. So what can you do to support Alcohol Awareness Month? […]

Substance Misuse and Pregnant Women
Mar 28, 2024

Judging, shaming, and stigmatizing individuals are proven to be ineffective approaches for healthy, productive, and lasting change. Instead, they serve as proverbial weapons that tear at the core of an already-fragile human condition—a condition that strives to be valued, to matter, and to be loved. Pregnant women are no exception. A woman battling substance misuse […]

How to Avoid Rehab Scams
Mar 27, 2024

Signs of a Rehab Scam Addiction is an extremely prevalent issue in the United States. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 12.8 million Americans 12 or older (4.5%) received treatment within the previous 12 months.1 And the number of people who get treatment is just a small fraction of […]

Recovery Reading List: 17 Best-Selling and/or Award-Winning Books on Addiction and Recovery
Mar 27, 2024

Whether you’ve been to treatment, you’re contemplating rehab, or your loved one is struggling with substance misuse, the more tools you have in your arsenal the better. Everything from inpatient rehab and sober living facilities to peer-support groups and outpatient care can move you or your loved one another step closer to long-term recovery. Self-help […]

Why Alcohol Abuse is on the Rise for Women
Mar 17, 2024

The number of men with alcohol use disorder exceeds the number of women with with the disease, but research indicates that women may be narrowing the gap.1 In fact, among adults, alcohol use is increasing for women but not for men.2 So, why is alcohol consumption on the rise for women? Let’s take a look at […]

Are Transfer Addiction and Cross Addiction Supported by Medical Research?
Mar 5, 2024

Sometimes, information seems to take on a life of its own, particularly if it’s found on the internet. A seemingly reputable (and perhaps well-intentioned) source puts out info, someone else sees it and creates similar content, everyone assumes it’s true (because multiple sources are talking about it), and away we go into the Land of […]

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 […]

6 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day While Sober
Feb 23, 2024

Most people associate St. Patrick’s Day with raucous parties, historic parades, and copious amounts of alcohol. But the holiday’s origins have little to do with these associations. According to insights from the History Channel, St. Patrick’s Day is historically a Roman Catholic celebration marking the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland (who, […]

Matters of the Heart: How Alcohol Affects Your Cardiovascular System
Feb 19, 2024

Did you know that heavy drinking over time—or even too much on one occasion—can damage your heart? Alcohol misuse can lead to strokes even in people without pre-existing heart disease. It can also contribute to high blood pressure, impact heart rate, and cause alcohol-associated cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder […]

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