Have you ever felt pressured to drink by family—even when everything inside you said no? For Ronna, alcohol wasn’t just around during holidays or special events—it was a constant presence. By age 12, she was handed a beer and told she was an adult now. Alcohol, marijuana, and secrecy were part of her upbringing, but…
While you can’t ever guarantee that something you do is going to prevent someone else from developing a substance use disorder or addiction, it is still important to try to help all you can with this. October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and it is a great time to help yourself and others prevent…
Let’s just go ahead and rip the proverbial band-aid off, shall we? If you’ve ever woken up after a night out feeling like your anxiety decided to throw its own after-party in your brain, you’re definitely not imagining things. Maybe you’re lying there at 7 AM wondering, “why do I feel anxious after drinking” when…
[Guest blog by SMART facilitator Michael Cupps]
Drug abuse is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and differences in the brain, which can be long-lasting. The path to drug abuse begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. But over time, a person’s ability to judge not to do so becomes compound. Seeking…
Have you ever wondered how to stop drinking after relapse—especially when life keeps throwing you curveballs? For Bonnie, drinking was part of the scenery growing up, something that accompanied dinners, parties, and social rituals. But what began as a normalized background habit spiraled into something darker, especially after she entered the entertainment industry in Hollywood….
Ask Joe: Should I search my adolescent’s room? Ask Joe: Q: Should I searchmy adolescent’s room? A: You bet. Not only should you search their room, but you should have no qualmsabout it. If you suspect he or she (a minor) might be using drugs oralcohol or be engaged in any other illegal activity, then…
Ever have one of those days where you’re laughing at a meme one minute and crying at a commercial the next? If you’ve been asking yourself, “why do I feel like an emotional rollercoaster,” trust me – you’re in good company. We’ve all been there. Riding those wild emotional waves that make us feel like…
The FDA says no—for now—to this psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD. For years, psychedelic therapy has been gaining traction as an effective option for treating mental conditions such as anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, even substance use disorder. The standard clinical trial protocol for this research has been for participants to take the drug—often MDMA, LSD, or…
Heroin is found in various forms. Before learning more about what this drug looks like, our team would like to go over a few things with you. For one thing, heroin addiction can impact anyone, so don’t let the thought of a stereotypical addict color your opinion. Secondly, if you suspect someone is using heroin…
