A substance abuse disorder can have a devastating effect on your life, but it also takes a toll on your brain and your body. However, with treatment, you can reclaim your life and heal your mind and body over time. How Addiction Affects the Brain Substances change the...
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction can be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever experience. If you have a loved one struggling with substance abuse, you’re not alone. According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Data, 48.7 million...
By Jaclyn Dunne, Director of Admissions, Bridges of Hope Alcoholism, or Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), affects over 28 million adults and hundreds of thousands of youth in the U.S. While many envision alcoholism as constant visible intoxication and dysfunction, that’s...
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It’s a prescription pain killer, but it’s also manufactured illegally and sold on the street. It is responsible for a large number of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. each year...
In recent years, marijuana has become more mainstream and accepted due to its legalization in many areas, both for medical use and recreational use. Common perceptions are that marijuana, unlike other recreational drugs, is not addictive. However, evidence suggests...
It’s not easy to see a loved one struggle with alcohol addiction. You can clearly see its negative impacts on their life, and it can be difficult to understand why they keep drinking despite the consequences. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult for an alcoholic to stop...
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