The problem is not just increased use of stimulants and opioids, it is also a lack of recovery resources, substance use disorder treatment, and a historical mistrust of healthcare providers.
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The Heart of the Matter: Substance Use Disorder and Heart Health
Any time you’re drinking too much — whether overall or in one sitting — it can have a big impact on your immediate and long-term health.
Hard Conversations: Talking With a Loved One About Their Drinking
Talking with a loved one about their drinking or drug use can seem impossible, but it can also help plant a seed of recovery.
Outpatient Detox: An Important Option
Outpatient detox lets you access medical care while still sleeping in your own bed at night.
The Physical Toll of Alcohol and Drugs
You don’t have to be addicted to have an increased risk for disease associated with alcohol or drug use.
5 Ways to Support Your Loved One During Recovery
Support from friends and family is crucial to the person’s success in recovery. It may be difficult to know exactly how to provide that support in a time of crisis.
Differences Between Illicit and Pharmaceutical Fentanyl: What You Need to Know
Understanding the difference between these two types of drugs is essential, as they have very different purposes and implications.
The First Drink Was Russian Roulette: An Interview with Leigh Steinberg
Life will knock us all back, but the question is can we stay in the present moment? Can we summon up the strength and energy to perform with excellence in those trying moments?
Alcoholics Anonymous Welcomes Queer Members – But Is It Enough?
Addiction is inherently bound up in issues of class, race, sexuality, religion, and yes, gender – the exact “outside issues” that AA members are taught to check outside the meeting room doors.
Нагороди за досвід, силу і надію вшановують Лі Стейнберг і Кортні Фріл
В одній церемонії ESH Awards вшанувала два яскравих приклади знаменитостей, які написали мемуари, які відображають їх небезпечні подорожі до відновлення та довгострокової тверезості.