Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy in People with Opioid Use Disorder
Overview: A new outreach program seeks to overcome COVID vaccine hesitancy among people with opioid use disorder, who are at...
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Dangers of Conversion Therapy Worse Than We Knew [New Study]
Overview: “Conversion therapy,” sometimes called “reparative therapy,” is abusive towards LGBTQ people and increasingly banned by state laws. New research...
Binge Drinking Rising During COVID Lockdown: Know the Signs
What you’ll learn from this article: Heavy drinking can be a maladaptive coping skill for stress. Binge drinking increased significantly...
COVID-related Alcohol Use Found Higher Among LGBTQ Population
Moving back home during the pandemic has caused stress for many in the LBGTQ community. Overview: LGBTQ individuals have faced...
Methamphetamine Users Are at High Risk of Death from COVID-19
Highlights: Habitual methamphetamine use can exacerbate the symptoms of COVID-19 because both conditions affect the lungs and heart. People who...
How to Recognize the Signs of Heroin Abuse in a Loved One
Overview: When a loved one is abusing heroin, there are a number of signs that can point to that use. It...
COVID Disregard Syndrome Contributing to Substance Abuse Increase
Overview: With the profound changes COVID-19 has brought into the world has come COVID disregard syndrome, or a belief that...
What to Expect from Inpatient Drug Rehab
You’ll encounter various types of therapy during inpatient drug treatment. Entering an inpatient drug rehab program can be an intimidating...
LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults Especially Vulnerable to Cyberbullying
LGBTQ teens are more vulnerable to substance abuse because of the prevalence of cyberbullying among this population. Somewhere between 4...
How the COVID Pandemic Has Inspired Innovation in Substance Abuse Treatment
Teletherapy, including group therapy, is more common since the pandemic began. Overview: The COVID pandemic has led to innovations in substance...
