September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance use and mental health treatment. This month-long observance celebrates the achievements of…
A dual diagnosis describes individuals who experience a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Also known as co-occurring disorder or co-morbidity, this…
Trauma, stemming from violence, abuse, or accidents, can have long-lasting psychological effects if left untreated. Often, these effects contribute to substance abuse as people attempt…
Once touted as a weight loss aid and cognitive enhancer, methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, has since become notorious as a highly addictive and dangerous…
Deciding to remove a substance from your life is a huge step. But after the initial excitement wears off, you might ask more practical questions,…
MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic drug that’s popular at raves and clubs. While it’s known for producing feelings of euphoria…
The statistics on LGBTQ substance misuse paint a sobering picture: LGBTQ adults are 1.5 to 3 times more likely than heterosexuals to have an alcohol-use…
Worldwide, LGBTQ rights have made big strides in recent decades. For instance, between 1990 and 2023, the number of countries criminalizing private, consensual same-sex relationships…
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective approach for tackling mental health issues among various groups, including LGBTQ people. In this article, we delve…
The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 22% of Hispanic/Latinx Americans reported having a mental illness, just slightly less than non-Hispanic…