According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of drug overdose deaths throughout the United States reached over 100,000 within 12 months for the very first time. The opioid death rate from April 2020 to April 2021 rose by 29 percent, which is one of the most dramatic increases ever recorded. This…
The holiday season is a great time to spend with friends and family, but it can also be filled with stress and anxiety. Understanding how to cope with holiday stress is essential as we approach Thanksgiving 2021. Finding ways to handle family conflict and stress is especially important if you are recovering from alcohol addiction.…
Chronic alcohol abuse can often lead to numerous health risks, such as high blood pressure, stroke, or cirrhosis of the liver. Alcoholism also increases the risk of liver failure, jaundice, and liver cancer. Trying to overcome the habits of heavy drinking on your own is never easy. Reaching out to an alcoholism treatment program will…
The US lockdown resulted in a significant increase in drug overdose deaths last year. According to the CDC, overdose deaths in 2020 went up 29.4%, as the nation was in a COVID lockdown for the majority of the time. One of the main reasons behind such a more considerable increase in drug overdose deaths in…
People trying to maintain sobriety often do a variety of things to help them overcome their addictions. Unfortunately, some people begin smoking marijuana to avoid using other drugs, whether it’s cocaine, heroin, or even drinking alcohol. “Marijuana maintenance” is often an ineffective strategy to overcome an addiction due to various reasons. Understanding the negative effects…