Early exposure and a brain that is still developing leave teens more vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction. The earlier a person begins to use drugs or alcohol, the more likely they are to progress to serious use and abuse. Behavioral neuroscientist and Bucknell University professor Judith Grisel [...]
Psychotherapy has been used for well over a century as a tool to improve a person’s mental health. By the end of the 19th century, Sigmund Freud was using the “talking cure” to help his patients better understand their own minds. Though the field of psychology has become [...]
Some addiction professionals describe substance use disorders as family diseases. This idea speaks to the many ways that addiction indirectly affects those close to someone with a substance use disorder. Addiction impacts families in many ways, and it can create feelings of abandonment, stress, [...]
If you are seeking information about addiction or mental health treatment, you are likely looking for help, either for yourself or your loved one. Understanding the different types of resources available can be confusing and overwhelming as there are so many options. How do you know which are [...]
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