For centuries, horses have been used as part of medical treatments and to assist in psychotherapy. From helping veterans in their treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to being included in the curriculum for medical students at Stanford University, the...
The Connection Between Autism and Substance Abuse Research suggests that individuals with autism may be at a higher risk of developing substance abuse issues compared to the general population. Several factors contribute to this increased vulnerability. Firstly,...
What are health and health care disparities? Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between groups that stem from broader inequities. There are multiple definitions of health disparities. Healthy People 2030 defines a...
Henrietta SeiberlingKey "Non-Alcoholic" Figure in the Founding of Alcoholics Anonymous When Alcoholics Anonymous wanted to mark its birthplace, it looked to the gatehouse of Stan Hywet in Akron. It was there that the two best-known characters in the Alcoholics...
There are more men than women in treatment for substance use disorders. However, women are more likely to seek treatment for dependence on sedatives such as anti-anxiety and sleep medications.14 In addition, although men have historically been more likely to seek...
St. Patrick's Day is known for celebrating Irish heritage with big parades and events around the United States. However, St. Patrick's Day is also the third most popular "drinking holiday" in America. March 17th closely follows New Year's Eve and July Fourth, when...
Some common pieces of advice that people in recovery receive are to stop judging themselves and others, to listen to their bodies, and to implement some structure and stability into their lives. One way to work on all of these things together is meditation. While...
Let's face it! Substance-use disorder comes with a serious relationship. Often, we don't see it, or we deny it. That relationship is with the substances themselves. They have proven, (or at least convinced us of the delusion), that they are reliable and will...
Understanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? Substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications....
What are peer recovery support services? Peer recovery support services (1) delivered by peer recovery coaches, are one form of peer support. They involve the process of giving and receiving non-clinical assistance to support long-term recovery from substance use...