Understanding the Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Executive Functioning
The term executive functioning is used to refer to a set of mental skills that help people plan, focus on tasks, remember details, and regulate... Read More
Should You Consider Taking Part in Dry January?
For many people, Dry January is a popular way to start off the new year. Dry January started as a public health campaign in the... Read More
Why You Can’t Beat Addiction Without Help
Substance use disorders are serious chronic conditions that can affect people from all walks of life. They have both environmental and biological triggers, which means... Read More
How a 10-Day Detox Can Jumpstart Your Recovery Journey
Detox is the first step in most addiction treatment programs. Detoxification simply means cleansing the body of drugs and alcohol. The goal of detox is... Read More
Understanding the Risks of Binge Drinking
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate drinking as two drinks or less in a day for men or one drink or less per... Read More
Postpartum Depression and Addiction: Understanding the Connection
Giving birth is undoubtedly a life-changing experience, but fluctuating hormone levels combined with sleep deprivation can put new mothers at risk of postpartum depression. In... Read More
Rumination and Substance Abuse: How Intrusive Thoughts Can Lead to Substance Use Disorders
When you’re facing a difficult situation, taking time for contemplation, planning, and problem-solving is healthy. However, when you can’t shut your mind off and find... Read More
Understanding the Risks of IV Drug Use
Typically, people with substance use disorders begin by smoking or ingesting a substance. However, as a person develops a tolerance to an abused drug, they... Read More
Helping a Loved One Who Is Abusing Cocaine
There is a roughly 5% chance that an individual will become addicted to cocaine after the first use—and that number steadily climbs with each high.... Read More
OxyContin Addiction Can Have Devastating Consequences
South Carolina’s opioid epidemic has affected people of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Many individuals who struggle with opioid addiction have a history... Read More