Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is a chronic disease that alters how the brain functions and disrupts everyday life. Drug addiction is caused by many factors that are biological, psychological, and environmental. Whether someone is abusing prescription pills from a doctor or using illicit drugs like heroin or fentanyl, addiction is a chronic disease that can be deadly if left untreated.

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Mental Health

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as comorbidity, occur when a person has a substance use disorder and another mental health issue.
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Recovery

The Important Lesson I Learned from My Relapse
Despite its stigmas, relapsing does not mean you will never be able to achieve sobriety. Zachary Cohn discusses what he learned through his own experiences.
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Drug Addiction

Addiction on the Big Screen: How Movies Portray Substance Abuse
Movies have the ability to make a profound impact on society. Check out how these films did their part by shining a spotlight on substance abuse.
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Recovery

What You Say Matters: How Society Talks About Addiction
When it comes to addiction, what you say matters. Learn about what language stigmatizes addiction and creates further harm than help.
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Drug Addiction

The Rise in Meth: Why Use is Surging Across the Country
Why is meth use rapidly increasing across the US? Accessibility, potency, and lack of treatment options are three key factors
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Drug Addiction

Why Smoking Marijuana Is Especially Dangerous During the Pandemic
Since the pandemic began, marijuana use has increased. We discuss why this is happening and the risks of smoking this drug when it comes to COVID-19.
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Drug Addiction

The Queen's Gambit: How Accurately Does it Portray Addiction?
Have you watched The Queen’s Gambit? We asked people our recovery community what they thought of the show and this is what they had to say.
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Mental Health

Pro Athletes Shattering the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Professional athletes are using their platforms to destigmatize the conversation surrounding mental health. See what Kevin Love, Colin Wilson, and others have to say.
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Drug Addiction

Teen Marijuana Use: Psychosis, Hospital Visits, and More
Marijuana is more socially acceptable than ever, but what impact is that having on teen marijuana use? Learn everything you need to know about the impact marijuana has on teens.
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Drug Addiction

Free From the Cage of Addiction
Mountainside Alumni William C. discusses his journey of strength and finding inner peace after six months of sobriety.
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Teens

Benadryl Challenge, TripTok, and #Ket: TikTok and Drug Use Among Gen Z
With recent TikTok trends like the Benadryl Challenge, TripTok, and #Ket, many parents are wondering if there is a larger drug use problem facing Gen Z.
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Drug Addiction

How To Maintain Sobriety After Loss
Grief is a natural response to a major loss, but it is also one of the most common relapse triggers. Learning how to manage your grief is critical to maintaining your sobriety.
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