5 Cities with Highest Rates of Drug-related Crime
The rates for drug charges related to serious crimes aren't evenly distributed around the country. Find out how to get help for addiction in a high-crime city. [...]
How Sound Pollution Affects Mental Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a quarter of all U.S. workers have been exposed to hazardous levels of noise at some point in [...]
Repairing the Immune System After Opiate Addiction
Traditionally, prescription opioids were considered to deliver immunosuppressive properties. It was thought that opioids reduced the body's ability to launch an immune response, making it more likely [...]
Dental Issues After Addiction: Fixable vs. Irreversible
"Drug teeth" is a potential consequence of long-term substance use. Learn more about common drug-related dental problems and find out if they're treatable. Substance use disorders cause [...]
How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System?
There's no doubt that marijuana usage has increased in recent years. Also known as cannabis, pot and weed, the drug remains illegal at the federal level. However, [...]
Our Need for Validation: Where to Turn
Wanting to be seen, heard and valued is fundamental to being human. Everyone wants the reassurance of being recognized and appreciated. When you're a stay-at-home mom, seeking [...]
Treating Track Marks from Substance Use
Track marks can be a concerning sign of potential substance abuse if you see them on someone else. For someone struggling with addiction, these marks can be [...]
Pete Davidson: The Courage to Do Rehab Again
If you follow celebrity news, you know that Pete Davidson's mental health has been making headlines for a few years now. The famous comedian and actor checked [...]
Addressing Malnutrition from Substance Use
When we think of malnutrition, our minds immediately jump to diet. While a poor diet can contribute to malnutrition, this condition is also associated with substance use. [...]
Strange Addictions: 4 Top Episodes
You've likely heard of the show My Strange Addiction. As the name suggests, this unique show highlighted people who had unusual obsessions that were often dangerous or [...]
