Anxiety and Substance Use: How to Tell Which One Came First (And Why It Matters for Treatment)
Quick Summary You probably can’t untangle whether anxiety or substance use came first, and…
PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma-Informed Treatment Matters
Quick Summary If you started drinking or using to quiet something that happened to…
Anxiety and Substance Use: The Loop That Keeps Both in Place
Quick Summary Anxiety and substance use feed each other in a loop that is…
Opioid Use Disorder: When Prescription Meds Cross Into Addiction
Quick Summary The most common path into opioid use disorder for adults is a…
What’s the Closest Thing to Ambien Over the Counter?
Key Points What Is Ambien? Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem, a prescription…
How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System? Detection Time and Factors
Drug tests may be used for pre-employment screening or after an on-the-job injury, in…
Exploring Different Types of Substance Abuse
Understanding Substance Abuse Substance abuse is a significant global public health issue that affects millions of…
6 Relapse Prevention Strategies for Substance Abuse
Tips to Prevent Relapse in Substance Abuse Recovery Substance abuse is a complex and…
How to Recognize the Signs of Substance Abuse
Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse Substance abuse can affect anyone, regardless of their…