Meth addiction is an ongoing public health crisis in Kentucky, and access to treatment for individuals facing meth-related problems needs to be improved. Unfortunately, many of those struggling with meth abuse do not seek out help due to a wide variety of personal...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has been steadily rising in diagnosis rates, with more than four million Americans estimated to be affected. Those suffering from BPD often experience intense instability in interpersonal relationships and emotions, as well as...
Addiction and mental health are very connected. Some addictive substances only create dependence and tolerance in the brain while others change some of the brain’s structure and functionality. Some of the areas affected in the brain include those associated with...
Thanks to some reality TV shows, interventions to help loved ones struggling with addiction have become synonymous with drama as well as emotional confrontations and proclamations. The reality however is an addiction intervention needs to be none of those things if...
The opioid crisis is a widespread problem that has affected communities across the United States. While there are many factors contributing to the crisis, one major cause is the over prescription of opioids for pain management. This has led to a large number of...
Quitting drinking is not as simple as deciding to give up alcohol and never having a drink again. If you have become dependent on alcohol and you have an alcohol addiction, it can be incredibly challenging to leave alcohol behind. If you are concerned about a...
In the state of Kentucky, it is estimated that 1 in 10 people struggle with some form of opioid addiction. In recent years, this number has only continued to rise, as more and more individuals find themselves caught in the throes of this dangerous addiction....
Addiction is a word that is often casually thrown around when talking about all kinds of things, from TV shows to physical exercise and reading. But a real substance addiction is a different thing entirely. There are many substances that are harmless or even...
There are many stigmas surrounding substance abuse, many of which have been created by the stereotypes surrounding this group of people. Typically, these stereotypes have been conjured by the adverse symptoms that some people with addiction display, and have...
It can be enjoyable to have a glass of wine or a couple of beers after a long day of work. However, it’s always worth keeping in mind that, if you’re consuming too many drinks, then you could fall into alcohol addiction, which can have a significant and negative...
