by Jon Forbis | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Jon Forbis | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jon Forbis | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jon Forbis | Mar 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jon Forbis | Mar 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Jon Forbis | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
