Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
As more states across the U.S. are legalizing marijuana – for medical and/or recreational purposes – and as more teens are turning to pot in favor of cigarettes, the landscape has changed for parents who are trying to discourage their teenage children from smoking or eating the herbal drug. So, since many states are legalizing […]
Improving Addiction Treatment in the BIPOC Community In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for more equitable and inclusive addiction treatment for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community. While addiction affects individuals from all backgrounds, the BIPOC community often faces unique challenges and systemic barriers that can […]
1. Introduction: Understanding Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders pose significant challenges to individuals and their families, as well as to the healthcare system. The intertwined nature of these conditions necessitates a comprehensive and integrated approach to treatment and care. This article aims to explore the complex relationship between […]
Managing Your First Holiday Being Sober: How To Say No Nicely The holiday season is chock full of gatherings, parties, reunions, and alcohol and drugs. Amid the merrymaking come festive alcoholic drinks and invitations to partake in marijuana and other drugs. Old friends call, and families insist on getting together to celebrate with you. What […]
America has a long history of not being able to care for arrested people who are in active addiction. Court systems around the country would be backlogged with cases of people struggling with addiction who were arrested for one or more crimes. Jails and prisons would be full. Inmates addicted to opioids would be left […]
Making Strides In Psychedelics: The Exciting New Finds Scientists and researchers are increasingly taking a closer look at psychedelics’ potential in treating depressive disorders. Depression affects an estimated 300 million people globally, and at least 16 million people in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. So, psychedelics-based therapies that […]
Seattle Next Ground: What’s Next? What would it be like if people who commit misdemeanor crimes could avoid charges or lesser penalties if they show they are poor or suffer from substance addiction or a mental health disorder? The Seattle City Council recently considered such proposed legislation that could make this scenario a reality if […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment Live At Summit Florham Park Not everyone will take the same path to end substance abuse and addiction. For people who could benefit from an approach that combines medication, various behavioral therapies, and counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help them achieve the outcome they are looking for. Summit Behavioral Health is offering medication-assisted […]
Prince’s Opioid Demise-Musicians Who OD’d Feat. Expert Insight In April, the world was shocked to hear of Prince’s death. Many have been left wondering how someone who seemingly had it all could succumb to an opioid addiction. In the case of Prince, the specific drug was fentanyl, a painkiller that is approximately 80 times more […]
New Cdc Recommendations on Opioid Prescriptions Send Stern Message to Physicians Nationwide The leading public health agency in the United States is urging doctors to stop prescribing opioids for patients suffering from chronic pain, noting that the risks of taking such drugs far outweigh the benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently […]
Drug Abuse In The Military Drug abuse is a common, yet rarely discussed problem in the United States military. While members of the armed forces have lower rates of illicit drug use than civilians, they are actually more likely to abuse prescription drugs. And, these rates are on the rise. The most commonly misused prescription […]
