Education & Awareness

Learn more about what drives addiction and causes mental health disorders. Below are articles about PTSD and trauma, how addiction affects the brain, current medical research, and more.

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Complexities and Risks of Pregnancy and Substance Use

Pregnancy and substance use carries many risks for the mother and developing fetus. Learn the dangers, how to seek help during pregnancy.

Alcohol

How to Stop Drug & Alcohol Cravings

Are you having urges to drink? Learn how to manage or reduce alcohol cravings by following these coping strategies.

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How Many College Students Misuse ADHD Medications?

ADHD in college students is prevalent, but so is ADHD medication misuse. Learn about this disturbing growing trend and what signs to look for.

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How to Use Narcan Spray

Learning how to administer Narcan spray can help save a life. Read what naloxone is, how to get Narcan, and how to use it in an emergency.

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What is Trauma Bonding?

Trauma bonding recovery may be challenging, but is doable with the right treatment for narcissistic abuse. Learn more about breaking trauma bonds here.

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Impact of Doomscrolling on Mental Health: Understanding and Overcoming the Habit

Consistently doomscrolling news can lead to a negative mindset and social media addiction. Learn more about doomscrolling here.

Addiction & Related Topics

How Does Addiction Affect the Brain?

Addiction affects the brain in many ways, but the good news is brain neuroplasticity can help reverse the effects. Learn more about the addicted brain here.

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Survivor's Guilt: A Symptom of PTSD

Survivor’s guilt is a component of PTSD and can initially be hard to spot. Learn about the signs of survivor’s guilt, how to cope, and how to heal from trauma.

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What Doctors Are Doing About the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic and crisis keeps getting worse – but what are doctors doing about the problem? Learn how new guidelines are cracking down on prescription abuse.