Turning Points of View

Addiction to alcohol, illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals is a rampant issue in America today. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports approximately

Much has been written, discussed and studied around the common links between substance abuse and mental health. Long before scholars debated the actuality of such

The context in which people first hear the word ‘abstinence’ is not typically during recovery—however, for those undergoing treatment, it is a term that describes

Marijuana laws are changing at a rapid pace across all 50 states. As of 2019, cannabis is fully illegal in only 10 U.S. states—with the

If you and your loved ones have struggled with addiction together, you may have heard the expression, “addiction must run in your family.” But how

We already know, through both medical research and personal experience, that stress can harm our mental and physical health. But did you know that ongoing

The road to recovery is neither short nor simple. Dealing with substance use issues requires continuous work and ongoing effort. In fact, it can be

Allison is one of the most delightful, knowledgeable and friendly people that I work with, so I was very excited and pleased to learn that

Sometimes, when we want to avoid talking about a difficult subject, we try to pretend it does not exist or is unimportant. This is especially

The risk of relapse doesn’t go away no matter the time of year, the weather outside or the temperature. But summer does have unique triggers

The concept of advertising pharmaceuticals to the public, primarily through television and print, has undergone a lot of scrutiny in the last few years as

Facebook and Instagram are considering removing the number of likes on a photo in order to make the platform a safer and healthier place for

Recent studies, including one through the University of Washington, have looked at how mindfulness practices can be incorporated into treatment to help fight addiction. Relapse

In late April, the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted the 2019 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day throughout the country, accepting old and unused prescription pills

One of the hardest challenges for people struggling with addiction is fighting it alone, without the support of family and friends. Many people hide their

Scientific American recently reported that there are currently not enough people with addiction disorders who are volunteering for clinical research studies. Finding qualified participants struggling

Florida continues to struggle with a drug epidemic, experiencing some of the highest overdose rates in the nation. Policy makers have been considering many different

It is important for parents to be aware of the signs of eating disorders in children, as the signs are not always obvious. Do you

In Massachusetts, tens of millions of dollars each year are set aside in the state budget to combat drug abuse and addiction, but one representative

Every 62 minutes, someone suffering from anorexia nervosa dies. Eating disorders are a growing epidemic in America and kill more people than any other mental

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that the state’s Office of Drug Control will be re-established with a specific task force aimed at dealing with

When an addict makes the brave decision to begin searching for a treatment center, there are several steps they should follow to select an ethical