When most people think of substance misuse and addiction, they see young adults. While it is true that young people have a higher risk of substance use as a group, data on the older population is, to put it mildly, limited. Despite a paucity of evidence, it is often assumed
When prescription or over-the-counter drugs are used for non-medical reasons, they can cause significant health problems such as addiction, dependency, overdose, and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people dependent on prescription drugs in the United States have reached alarming levels. Over a ten-year span,
Anyone can experience a smoking relapse. You could have lasted a few months without smoking and felt great about it. Then you ask a friend for an occasional cigarette after quitting for no apparent reason, and before you know it, you’re smoking. Although it may not become a habit, most
You are shaped by traumatic situations. Whether it was a childhood experience or something you went through as an adult, these experiences impact how you perceive the world and yourself. It’s not unusual to hear that someone who has been through a horrific situation is now dealing with addiction. Trauma
Drugs and alcohol are addictive and harmful to your health in more ways than one. Oral health problems are the most common health issues associated with drug addiction. Many people think drug abuse only affects the brain, stomach, and lungs. Unfortunately, it also severely damages teeth and overall oral health.
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time that allows us to think about mental health and the improvements awareness has brought us in the past few years. The stigma around mental health may have decreased, but its lingering presence prevents many from seeking help. According to data
“The teaching of the wise is a Fountain of Life, turning a person from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 13:14 NIV
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