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Understanding Addiction: A Universal Challenge Understanding that addiction is a universal challenge, one that doesn't discriminate based on age, gender, or background, can help you feel less alone in your struggle to help yourself or someone you love. This shared...
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a potential game-changer in the fight against cocaine addiction. An antioxidant found in rosemary extract, carnosic acid, has shown promise in reducing cocaine intake by moderating the brain's...
A recent study[1] published in Genetics in Medicine Open by researchers at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware, has identified a new syndrome in infants born to mothers who were exposed to fentanyl during pregnancy. Multiple physical abnormalities, including small...
The holiday season is often a time of celebration and joy. But for those managing substance use disorder or in recovery, it can also be a season fraught with challenges. From family gatherings to festive parties, the holidays often involve heightened emotions,...
One in three Americans will face a substance use disorder (SUD) in their lifetime. Recent research highlights the alarming effects of developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol during adolescence. Key Findings of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder A study from the...
A recent study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry reveals that individuals suffering from alcoholism are at a significantly elevated risk of suicide. How much higher? Fifty percent. Key Findings from the Christchurch Health and...
Individuals struggling with substance use disorder are often misunderstood and criticized by society, making it difficult, if not impossible, for many to seek help, according to a recent report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest. The report, authored by...
Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Researchers have long known that no amount of alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman to consume, as it can harm the infant. Its use during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a condition...
Written by: Sarah A. Benton LMHC, LPC, LCPC, AADC May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while many people hear or read references to it, who does it apply to? It can be easy to dismiss for those who may not have, or acknowledge that they have, a mental health...