Addiction Resources Blog
Overdose Awareness Day: Resources to Save a Life
Every year on August 31, people around the world come together to observe Overdose Awareness Day. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the devastating impact that drug overdoses can have on individuals, their friends, families, and loved ones, and communities as a whole. It’s a time to raise awareness about overdose risks, recognize the signs of an overdose, and learn how to respond effectively to save lives.
Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse: What You Should Know
Peer pressure remains the greatest accelerant to substance abuse than any other factor. With August being the back-to-school month, these peer pressures become much more pronounced, thus requiring more caution.
Recover With Purpose: Finding Your Identity After Addiction Treatment
When it comes to treating substance use disorders, it's important to remember that relapse is not uncommon. Just like people with conditions such as high blood pressure or asthma, individuals on the recovery journey may face similar challenges. That's why it's crucial...
Is It Dangerous to Touch Fentanyl?
You've probably heard scary stories about fentanyl in the news. This powerful opioid is fueling a crisis of overdoses and deaths in Maryland and across the country. In 2022, fentanyl was involved in 2,051 fatal overdoses, accounting for approximately 79.5% of total...
Skin Problems From Alcohol: What You Should Know
Ever wonder why your skin looks dull and flaky the morning after a night of heavy drinking? Alcohol wreaks havoc on your skin in more ways than one. You may notice puffiness, redness, or broken capillaries on your face, but the damage goes deeper than that. Alcohol...
Isolation and Addiction: What You Should Know
Isolation and addiction are two conditions that can severely impact a person’s livelihood. Social isolation has serious effects on a person’s mental health and can lead to substance use and addiction. It is important to have healthy, social interactions with people to...
Exploring the Behaviors of an Addict
Addiction has long been misunderstood and stigmatized as simply a lack of willpower or moral failing. But thanks to advancements in neuroscience and psychology, we now know that addiction is a disease of the brain—one that hijacks normal human drives and corrupts them...
Stress and Addiction: Understanding How Chronic Illness Affects Recovery
What is Stress? Stress is a natural human response that everyone experiences in their everyday lives. It is the thing that motivates us to complete the tasks that are required of us each day. Without stress, a person would not feel pressure to get things done. But...
Men’s Mental Health Month: Erasing the Stigma
June is recognized as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time specifically dedicated to raising awareness of the unique mental health challenges faced by men and boys across the globe. During this month, we aim to shed light on the often-overlooked...
10 Essential Oils for Alcohol Detox
Alcoholism is a challenging health condition that deserves compassionate and comprehensive treatment. Although essential oils are not the sole remedy, they can provide a complementary means of promoting well-being throughout the recovery journey. It is crucial to seek...