ADHD's potential link to substance use disorder is a significant concern for those diagnosed with it. Understanding this link is key to getting appropriate help sooner.
Besides recreational use, some early studies and personal reports or personal stories and experiences suggest that 5-MeO-DMT might help with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, further research is needed to know if it’s safe and effective, as it has been linked to deaths
Supporting a loved one who is struggling with substance use can be an incredibly challenging and isolating experience, but you don’t have to face it alone. Addiction support groups for families offer a lifeline of understanding, information, and emotional support.
An addiction hotline and an addiction helpline might sound similar, but they serve different purposes and offer unique forms of support when a loved one is using alcohol and other drugs. Understanding these differences can help you choose the best option for your situation.
You’ve likely heard that medical marijuana (cannabis) is being used more and more frequently to treat mental and physical health problems. As its popularity has grown, so has interest in its potential benefits. But with all the noise surrounding medical marijuana, it can be hard to know what it can actually do.
Debido a que la concentración de THC en el cannabis ha aumentado tanto en los años recientes, la marihuana que ahora se consume con fines recreativos casi no se parece a la marihuana que muchos adultos pudieron haber consumido cuando eran más jóvenes. Básicamente, el cannabis de ahora es una sustancia con diferentes efectos secundarios. Como resultado, algunas personas tendrán más probabilidades de padecer problemas de salud mental al consumir productos tan potentes.
This page is a safe, confidential place to find trustworthy information and resources for new or soon-to-be parents who are navigating substance use. You are not alone, and both you and your baby deserve care and hope.
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings. Integrated treatment addressing both bipolar and substance use is key to helping loved one cope with the challenges of these disorders.
The link between panic attacks and substance use is complex and often co-occur as part of other mental health conditions. By providing consistent support and encouragement, you can play a vital role in your loved one's journey toward recovery.
The Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act would strengthen network adequacy standards and directory accuracy requirements for mental health and addiction provider networks.
Trauma can feel like a powerful wind, and can leave a person feeling broken and lost. When someone is hurting like that, it’s not uncommon to turn to anything that can make the pain go away, even for just a little while. That’s where substances come in.
COVID flexibilities allowing buprenorphine prescribing without first requiring an in-person exam are set to expire. The TREATS Act would make these flexibilities permanent to preserve expanded treatment access.
Nitazenes are powerful lab-made opioids, such as metonitazene and isotonitazene, with no approved medical use. They are potentially 40 times stronger than fentanyl and are difficult to detect through standard drug tests or testing strips.
Los opioides han estado presentes en la mayoría de las sobredosis de los últimos años en Estados Unidos. Es importante conocer qué estrategias pueden reducir los daños de consumir opioides a fin de disminuir el riesgo de enfermedad y muerte.
¿Cómo puede usted hablar sobre la reducción de daños con su ser querido sin que ella o él sienta que usted aprueba su consumo de sustancias o que está alentándole para que consuma?
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