The Link Between Mental Health And Addiction The interconnectivity of mental health and addiction is incredibly profound. Many people diagnosed with mental health also struggle with addiction and vice versa. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse,...
What’s Fentanyl Over the past few years, some storylines have highlighted the increase in deaths associated with Fentanyl. If you’re wondering, “what’s Fentanyl,” look no further. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50-100 times more...
Effects of Substances On The Body & Mind Drugs and alcohol can impact the body and brain in many ways. Substances like Fentanyl activate neurons in the brain by bonding too neurotransmitters and imitating naturally occurring chemicals in the brain including...
Addiction In A Nutshell For some people, it’s quite obvious they have a problem with alcohol. In others, it can be hard to differentiate between problematic drinking and “normal” drinking habits. Regardless, alcohol addiction has cascading effects on everyone...
Trauma And Addiction As indicated by today’s blog title, trauma and addiction are intimately related. It might seem obvious that some forms of trauma like living in a war zone could lead to substance abuse. However, experiences like car accidents or being bullied can...
