Valdosta domestic abuse survivor turns trauma into inspiration

Wilson is a domestic and sexual assault survivor ... abuse she endured in her life, she started writing quotes on little pieces of paper as a form of encouragement to herself. That blossomed into ... Read More

9 Ways ‘Trauma-Informed Exercise’ Is Different, Says an Abuse Survivor-Turned-Trainer

As a young teen, Maria Chalifoux, now 24, had experienced abuse in several different ways. To process her feelings, first she turned to self ... to work through her trauma. She decided to share ... Read More

Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Drug and alcohol use most often start out recreationally and college students typically do not set out to develop an addiction. What begins as social or moderate use can progress over time into a ... Read More

One Entrepreneur Turns His Own Health Journey Into A Startup For Men’s Hormonal Health

When Saad Alam turned ... into the issue and found that this wasn’t uncommon at all. “So many men I found later in my age group were dealing with this as well, and some were just writing ... Read More

What Is Addiction?

It is more accurate to think of risk factors for the development of substance abuse disorders, rather than direct causes. (There are also factors that protect individuals against addiction.) ... Read More

Drug, substance abuse and addiction statistics 2024

3 Below, we’ve compiled comprehensive drug, substance abuse and addiction statistics that demonstrate the pervasiveness of the issue — and the importance of quality, affordable health ... Read More

substance abuse

Wider access to Narcan helps rural communities fight overdose deaths The FDA recently made it easier for people to obtain a powerful overdose-reversing medicine. Narcan previously required a ... Read More

Substance Abuse & Addiction Resource Center

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse ... substance use disorder and associated overdose deaths even more complicated. FDA Approves First Test to ID Potential Risk of Opioid Addiction ... Read More

Substance Abuse

The initial assessment is free – regardless of income – and no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. Beacon Recovery does not accept private insurance. UAB Beacon Recovery is an outpatient ... Read More

substance abuse recovery

There are high levels of substance use and dangerous mental health stigma among healthcare workers, according to a report released by addiction treatment organization APN. Its CEO said the most ... Read More