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Understanding Overdose: Fatal Consequences, Misconceptions, and Preventive Measures

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An overdose occurs when a person consumes a drug or combination of drugs at toxic levels that hinder the body’s ability to carry out vital processes. Overdoses can be fatal and require emergency medical attention. Many drugs, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and stimulants, can contribute to overdose. The signs of an overdose vary with each […]

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Men and Addiction: Differences, Contributing Factors, Effects, and Recovery

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Due to biological, societal, and environmental factors, men struggle with addiction at increased rates, with almost 12% of men versus 6.4% of women experiencing a substance abuse disorder (SUD). Below, explore some of the differences between men and women in their use of specific substances. Alcohol: Men abuse alcohol at higher rates, with 20% of

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Maintaining Mental Health in Recovery: Self-Care Practices to Nourish Your Mental Well-Being

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Depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns have been linked to substance abuse. When individuals’ mental health deteriorates, they may be more at risk for substance use as a way to self-medicate their symptoms. For individuals in recovery, caring for mental health is vital to sobriety. Self-care, the act of embracing enjoyable experiences to promote

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Overcoming Substance Use Disorders and Common Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

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Often, individuals experience substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental illness simultaneously. Almost half of the individuals with either mental illness or substance abuse also have the other. Some of the most prevalent mental health conditions that co-occur with SUDs include anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mood disorders such

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addiction recovery

Move More: How Physical Activity Can Strengthen Addiction Recovery

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Research shows that for those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), physical exercise increases abstinence rates, eases withdrawal symptoms, and reduces anxiety and depression. In other words, by participating in enjoyable movement activities, you can improve your mental and physical health while furthering your recovery. You may even discover your new favorite pastime.  WAYS

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Substance Abuse: A Treatable Public Health Issue

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Twenty-two million Americans struggled with a drug or alcohol problem in 2005. In 2014, close to 50,000 people died from a drug overdose. With many cumulative consequences, the widespread issue of substance abuse has public health implications for communities, regions, and nations. Some of the public health implications of addiction include: Teenage pregnancy Adolescents who

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Spring Break Sober

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The Dangers of Spring Break Binge Drinking With the season of spring break upon us, it can be beneficial to reflect on what it means to abuse substances, especially as it relates to alcohol, a drug that society largely regards with ambivalence. Although harmful to mental and physical health, binge drinking is a behavior that

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opioid overdose

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

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The opioid overdose crisis is serious, widespread, and tragic. According to the CDC: From 1999 to 2019, there were almost 500,000 opioid overdose deaths. Over 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2019 involved an opioid. Opioid-involved death rates increased by over 6% between 2018 and 2019. Synthetic opioid-involved death rates increased by over 15%. Wasatch

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Five Reasons You Should Attend Addiction Treatment This Holiday Season

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Instead of struggling through the holidays while facing addiction, consider embracing recovery. Here’s why you should attend addiction treatment this holiday season: 1 – Relax during the holiday rush. The pressure to buy gifts, attend events, and ensure the holidays are enjoyable can be stressful for anyone, especially if you’re struggling with addiction — and

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