Addiction Blog
988: New Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Last week, government officials gathered in Philadelphia to unveil 988: the nation’s new mental health crisis hotline. On Saturday, July 16th, people all over the ...
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Study: Treating Alcoholism With Medication
Though alcohol is legal, culturally acceptable and easily obtainable, that does not make it safe to consume. Tragically, alcoholism is a leading cause of disability, ...
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International Self-Care Day
Self-care has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years, but it’s more than a passing fad. Self-care encompasses any healthy activity you do to ...
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Occupational Stress and Substance Use Disorder
Every profession has its stressors, but for some, managing workplace pressure proves to be too much. As a result, many seek to cope in unhealthy ...
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Substance Use in Medical Students During COVID-19
Training for a new profession is stressful, and this stress level is amplified for students in the medical field. Whether they are first-year students or ...
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Alcohol Use and Neurodegenerative Risk
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, can be devastating diagnoses in older adults. The loss of mental cognition and motor skills makes independent functioning ...
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Celebrating Mothers in the Workplace
While motherhood can be incredibly rewarding, it is also a thankless job that demands 24/7/365 dedication and commitment. Mothers in the workplace have taken on ...
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Medical Errors and Addiction
As a medical professional, one of the greatest dangers in the healthcare field is impaired decision-making. If a healthcare provider enters a patient’s room and ...
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How to Dispose of Leftover Prescription Medications
Do you have medications in your cabinet that were prescribed ages ago, but never used up? The best time to dispose of these pills and ...
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Study: One Alcoholic Drink Per Day Ages Your Brain
It has long been known that drinking in excess has a negative effect on your body and can decrease brain and liver functioning, but a ...
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