How to Talk to a Newly Sober Person
What Should You Say to a Newly Sober Person? When a friend or family member seeks treatment for substance use issues, you can be excited […]
Mental Health in the Workplace
The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the way employees are conducting their work. Many […]
Causes of Depression
Causes of Depression Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people every year. While the root causes of depression are still being […]
Social Drinking vs Binge Drinking
What Is the Difference Between Social and Binge Drinking? Have you ever noticed that just about every movie or television show you watch shows someone […]
Learning Coping Skills in AA
Understanding and Coping With Alcohol Use Disorder in AA When life seems to be the most out of control, we strive to find ways to […]
Identifying the Signs of Relapse
For those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, relapse is considered normal and even expected. However, it can also be dangerous. This is particularly […]
Texas Substance Abuse Hotline
Substance Abuse Hotline for Texas Residents A drug abuse hotline or helpline is a toll-free telephone number to call for confidential information on treatment for […]
Mississippi Substance Abuse Hotline
Mississippi’s drug abuse rate is lower than the national average. However, 6.95% of Mississippi residents still report some form of illicit drug use within the […]

Why Do Opiates Make Your Pupils Small?
If you use opiates or have people close to you that do, you might have noticed that the eyes “bug out” and the pupils contract. […]

How Mental Health Affects Physical Health
About one-third of people with a physical health condition also suffer from some form of mental issue. This isn’t just some random statistic. Your mental […]

Can Alcohol Cause Diabetes?
Put simply, diabetes is a disease in which one’s blood sugar (glucose) levels are elevated beyond the normal range. There are two types of diabetes. […]
Know the Risks of Overdose and How to Prevent It
In 2019, overdose deaths claimed the lives of almost 71,000 Americans. More than 70% of these deaths were related to opioid abuse. Overdose deaths create […]
Dangers of Using Opioids when Pregnant (neonatal abstinence syndrome)
Opioid use and abuse continue to be a national crisis because of the health risks and potential for overdose. Opioids include both prescription and illicit […]
Dangers of Mixing Opioids and Benzo’s
The opioid epidemic in the U.S. continues, despite the efforts of the medical community, law enforcement, and activists. Furthermore, the use of benzos, known in […]
The Opioid Epidemic
Few public health crises have gotten more attention or ensnared so many Americans as much as the opioid epidemic. Beginning in the late 1990s and […]