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A Quick Guide to Substance Use Treatment A Quick Guide to Substance Use Treatment Addiction can be difficult to escape, but this Psych Hub video provides a handy overview of options for getting help Thursday, July 28, 2022 0 67
What Are Opioids? What Are Opioids? Some are legally prescribed, but all can be highly addictive. Learn more from this Psych Hub video Wednesday, July 20, 2022 0 55
Answers to Common Questions About Drugs, Addiction and Where to Get Help Answers to Common Questions About Drugs, Addiction and Where to Get Help Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the NIDA, answers some essential questions you may have Saturday, April 16, 2022 0 385
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What Is Dual Diagnosis? What Is Dual Diagnosis? Understanding dual diagnosis can be crucial to making sure you or your loved one receives the right treatment Sunday, February 13, 2022 0 187
How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems How Alcohol Damages Various Bodily Systems Current research shows that even lower doses of alcohol still have a detrimental effect on our health Saturday, January 8, 2022 0 195
What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? Understanding what may occur after the first stages of detox: Find out how to recognize the symptoms of PAWS Sunday, January 2, 2022 0 167
Understanding Relapse Understanding Relapse Relapse is often part of the recovery process. Learn how you can navigate it and return to your recovery journey Tuesday, November 16, 2021 0 190
What Is Recovery Capital? What Is Recovery Capital? Human, physical, social and cultural resources are all essential to supporting recovery from addiction Wednesday, November 10, 2021 0 160
Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong How can we overcome addiction—everything from cocaine to smartphones? Watch this enlightening Ted Talk! Tuesday, October 19, 2021 0 179
Need Help Now? Helpful Hotlines To Keep Handy Need Help Now? Helpful Hotlines To Keep Handy If you need help and don't know whom to call, here's a list of helpful hotlines Tuesday, July 19, 2022 0 283
Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Residential Treatment Program Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Residential Treatment Program Considering inpatient treatment for yourself or a loved one? Read this primer on what you need to ask—and know Sunday, February 20, 2022 0 153
Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Housing Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Housing Thinking about sober housing? Make sure you can answer these key questions Tuesday, January 18, 2022 0 237
Affordable Therapy for Addiction Recovery: How To Get It Affordable Therapy for Addiction Recovery: How To Get It There are now easy-to-find counseling and treatment options if you’re uninsured or tight on cash Wednesday, July 20, 2022 0 50
Listen to Yourself for Signs of Mental and Substance Use Disorders Listen to Yourself for Signs of Mental and Substance Use Disorders Your body typically alerts you when something is wrong. Pick up the call Monday, February 28, 2022 0 54
Mental Health Minute: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents Mental Health Minute: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about stress and anxiety in adolescents Wednesday, February 23, 2022 0 202
Q&A: Find an Addiction Counselor Q&A: Find an Addiction Counselor What is your background? How often will we meet? Some key questions that will help you find the right counselor Monday, January 24, 2022 0 164
Frequently Asked Questions About Recovery Support Meetings Frequently Asked Questions About Recovery Support Meetings Recovery support meetings are often a crucial part of the success of people in long-term recovery Monday, December 20, 2021 0 158
Why a Treatment Program Is Necessary After Detox Why a Treatment Program Is Necessary After Detox There’s much more to recovery than just overcoming physical withdrawal symptoms Tuesday, November 9, 2021 0 125
Never Enough—The Neuroscience of Addiction: TEDx Talk Never Enough—The Neuroscience of Addiction: TEDx Talk Dr. Judy Grisel explains how addiction can happen when the brain thinks "everything is bacon" Thursday, August 18, 2022 0 8
Tools To Know: The Basics of Vivitrol, aka Naltrexone Tools To Know: The Basics of Vivitrol, aka Naltrexone The non-habit-forming medication can be highly effective in combating addiction to opioids and alcohol. Read up on it Tuesday, August 16, 2022 0 15
Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What's Going On Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What's Going On Half of people who suffer from one type of disorder will experience the other. Learn about co-occurring disorders Wednesday, August 3, 2022 0 41
What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like? What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like? And how you can get through it. Learn more from this Psych Hub video Thursday, July 28, 2022 0 66
Mental Health and Managing Chronic Pain Mental Health and Managing Chronic Pain Long-term pain doesn't just hurt—it can impact mood, sleep and relationships. Learn more from this Psych Hub video Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 72
Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety The road ahead may seem daunting at times, but it’s worth it. Here's a month-by-month guide on what to expect Friday, May 20, 2022 0 163
Maintaining Sobriety Needs One Crucial Ingredient Maintaining Sobriety Needs One Crucial Ingredient Writer Gillian May's biggest piece of sobriety advice Tuesday, May 3, 2022 0 203
For Those Who Have Both Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction Issues For Those Who Have Both Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction Issues What you need to know if you have both conditions Tuesday, March 29, 2022 0 177
Detaching From Fear Detaching From Fear Author Mary Ellin Lerner on one of the many lessons learned from attending recovery meetings Tuesday, March 29, 2022 0 182
LGBTQ2SIA+ Addiction & Recovery Challenges, and the Future of Support Services LGBTQ2SIA+ Addiction & Recovery Challenges, and the Future of Support Services The group suffers from substance use disorder at two to three times the rate of heterosexual, cisgender populations. But there's hope in the future of support services Thursday, March 3, 2022 0 153
Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Author Kate Smith details her struggles with alcohol addiction and quiet triumphs in recovery Monday, February 28, 2022 0 227
Alternatives to Traditional 12-Step Programs Alternatives to Traditional 12-Step Programs One size does not fit all people Sunday, February 20, 2022 0 155
Collegiate Recovery Programs: From Conception to Present-Day Communities Collegiate Recovery Programs: From Conception to Present-Day Communities Navigating recovery in college is no easy task. Find out how to get involved in your CRP! Monday, February 14, 2022 0 201
7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism 7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism Changes may begin when people really understand what alcohol does to their bodies Saturday, January 8, 2022 0 208
Detox to Treatment, a Guide Detox to Treatment, a Guide Do I need detox? And how is treatment different? We break down how both can be crucial in recovery Friday, January 7, 2022 0 179
8 Ways To Help You Keep Loving Someone With an Addiction 8 Ways To Help You Keep Loving Someone With an Addiction If a loved one is struggling with addiction, here’s how you can help yourself—and them Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 0
Caring for People Who Use Drugs Caring for People Who Use Drugs In this video, people who use drugs, people in recovery and harm reduction professionals impart their advice to health professionals Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 150
Understanding Treatment Options Understanding Treatment Options Deciding to find the treatment option that works best is the most important first step toward building a new life in recovery! Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 182
Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction Sam Fowler discusses the impact addiction can have on the whole family, in this TEDx Talk Monday, January 10, 2022 0 184
Warning Signs That Someone You Love Needs Treatment Warning Signs That Someone You Love Needs Treatment Addiction does not form overnight. Here's what to look for if you're concerned about a loved one Sunday, January 2, 2022 0 158
How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids This kid-friendly video lays out what happens when someone is struggling with substance use disorder Tuesday, November 23, 2021 0 159
Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families Addiction is complicated and emotional for the families of those needing treatment and in recovery. This Addiction Policy Forum resource can help you navigate it Thursday, November 11, 2021 0 191
Talking With Your College-Bound Young Adult About Alcohol Talking With Your College-Bound Young Adult About Alcohol Parents can advise their college-bound kids when it comes to drinking, and the conversation doesn’t have to be awkward. Read this SAMHSA guide Wednesday, November 10, 2021 0 1
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New CDC Findings: Drug Overdose Deaths Rise, Racial and Ethnic Disparities Widen New CDC Findings: Drug Overdose Deaths Rise, Racial and Ethnic Disparities Widen Death rates increased 44% for Black individuals, and 39% for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals Sunday, August 14, 2022 0 20
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