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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and after a summer characterized by isolation, social unrest, financial strain, political division, and a startling loss of life due to Covid-19, this National Suicide Prevention Month should remind us all that we’re not experiencing these times alone. While some individuals may feel the effects of the present climate […]

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 […]

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 […]

Deciding to seek treatment for addiction takes courage. It is a personal choice that can be difficult to make. Often, you’re sitting at rock bottom before the idea of getting treatment even crosses your mind.  Suddenly, you’re thrust into a world of having to decide what the best way to seek help looks like for you. […]

Although national studies show that underage alcohol use has steadily declined since 2002, there were still 7.4 million drinkers between the ages of 12 and 20 in 2017.1 With this in mind, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is leveraging Alcohol Awareness Month in April and National Prevention Week May 12-18 to bring […]

How Does Alcohol Work? When alcohol is consumed, it passes from the digestive tract into the bloodstream, where it is transported throughout the body, including to the brain.1 Once the alcohol enters the brain, it affects a number of different neurotransmitters—specifically, inhibitory (GABA) and excitatory (glutamate) neurotransmitters. It binds to GABA receptors and enhances the […]

What Is Ecstasy? Ecstasy is a synthetic drug known as 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA.2 Ecstasy is sometimes encountered as a powder or liquid, but is more commonly found pressed into pill form or brightly colored tablets—often with imprinted logos or “brands” on them.3 This synthetic drug—what’s known as a substituted amphetamine—has both stimulant and hallucinogenic […]

Combining ketamine and alcohol can lead to negative reactions, some of which can have life-threatening consequences. Individuals who mix ketamine and alcohol may be at increased risk of urinary tract issues, memory loss, slowed breathing, coma, and even death. Symptoms of an overdose when ketamine and alcohol are involved can include unconsciousness, slowed heart rate, […]

Take Our Substance Abuse Self-Assessment Take our free, 5-minute substance abuse self-assessment below if you think you or someone you love might be struggling with substance abuse. The evaluation consists of 11 yes or no questions that are intended to be used as an informational tool to assess the severity and probability of a substance […]

Individuals who have had their lives disrupted by alcoholism – whether they are addicted to alcohol or they have a family member who is struggling with the condition – often hope that there is a cure for this frustrating and often devastating addiction. The inability to stop or control drinking can throw lives into chaos […]