Education & Awareness

Why is meth use rapidly increasing across the US? Accessibility, potency, and lack of treatment options are three key factors

Having to maintain at least a six feet distance between ourselves and others can leave us feeling lonely or isolated. For those in recovery, these feelings can be the beginning of a downward spiral. In this article, clinician Matthew Fields explains the very important difference between physical and social distancing, as well as how to stay connected to others while protecting yourself against COVID-19.

What exactly is PTSD, the symptoms, causes, and its link to addiction? Learn more here and how Mountainside can help.

It only took three years of heavy drinking for Lance Juracka to die from alcohol-related liver disease. He was 36. Ian Whitcomb was just 30 when he was diagnosed with advanced-stage cirrhosis of the liver. Rachel Martin was 38 when doctors told her she could die within the month as a result of her drinking. […]

By the end of this year, 40 states will have legalized some form of marijuana consumption. But what does this mean? Is marijuana safe?

Some people claim that alcohol — in moderation — is good for your health, but is that true? Learn what recent studies have to say.

It's no secret that college students drink alcohol, but just how much are they drinking? Get the facts about college students and alcohol abuse.

Everyone from Gen Z to Baby Boomers are using JUUL. But how much do you know about this popular e-cigarette brand? Find out through this short quiz.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects over 24.4 million Americans. Learn what can cause it, how to recognize the symptoms, and how you can help someone who is struggling.

Whether you realize it or not, addiction may be impacting your workplace. Learn how you can recognize if an employee is struggling with addiction and how you can help create a safer work environment.

Alcohol and drug addiction affect over 23.5 million Americans. Learn which states have been impacted most.

The opioid crisis has spread nationwide. In San Francisco, the effects are so severe that there are more drug users than high school students.