• Young man suffering from headache, migraine or hangover at home

    Can Alcohol Cause Panic Attacks and Hanganxiety? 

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    Many people drink to relax. After a stressful day, alcohol may seem like a quick way to calm nerves or take the edge off social [...]

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    Shifts in Drug and Alcohol Use by Generation: What the Data Is Revealing 

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    Substance use in the United States does not affect every generation the same way. While some age groups are showing declines in certain substances, others [...]

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    Emerging Drug and Alcohol Policy Developments: What You Should Know 

    864 words|4.3 min read|

    Across the United States, lawmakers are reexamining how drug and alcohol policies can better address addiction, mental health and rising public health concerns. Proposals such [...]

  • A cheerful man engages in a conversation with women during a group therapy session at a rehab facility

    When Recovery Spaces Start to Feel Like Dating Spaces

    685 words|3.4 min read|

    Recovery spaces are meant to be places of safety, support and healing. For many people, they are the first environments where honesty replaces hiding and [...]

  • Mentally burnt out and completely devastated, the young woman sits on the couch with her head in her hands. The businesswoman has lost her motivation to work and live. Close-up photo.

    I’m Not Depressed, I’m Just Exhausted by Everything

    660 words|3.3 min read|

    Many people hesitate to use the word depression because it does not feel quite right. They are not hopeless. They are not crying all day. [...]

  • Close-up image of white opioid pills spilled from a dark amber prescription bottle onto a reflective surface, highlighting the dangers of opioid overdose and misuse.

    Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioids Still Dominate the Risk Landscape

    659 words|3.3 min read|

    In recent years, public health reports have shown slight declines in overall overdose deaths. While this is an important and hopeful shift, it has also [...]

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    Living on Autopilot: When Days Blur Together

    672 words|3.4 min read|

    Many people struggle to explain what feels wrong. Nothing dramatic is happening. There is no single crisis. Yet days pass quickly and feel strangely empty [...]

  • couple at a party drunk while man in wondering if their drinking is going too far

    When Using Together Feels Like a Pact You’re Afraid to Break

    757 words|3.8 min read|

    For many people, substance use does not happen alone. It happens inside relationships. Romantic partners, close friends, roommates or family members can become part of [...]

  • A mature woman sits behind the wheel and drinks brandy struggling to find alcohol addiction treatment

    The Hidden Barriers to Treatment and How Pyramid Healthcare Helps

    828 words|4.1 min read|

    More Americans are struggling with addiction today than at any point in recent history. According to recent SAMHSA data, more than 48 million people met [...]

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    A First-Time Guide to Supporting a Loved One Starting Treatment

    961 words|4.8 min read|

    When someone you love decides to enter treatment for substance use or mental health concerns, it can bring a mix of relief, fear, confusion, and [...]

  • therapist meets with patient about depression and burnout

    Seasonal Depression vs. Burnout vs. Substance Use: How to Tell the Difference

    800 words|4 min read|

    As fall turns to winter, many people begin to notice a shift in their mood, motivation, and energy. For some, the changes are mild and [...]

  • Mid adult woman sitting on a sofa at home, taking pills with water, feeling unwell and grappling with the challenges of illness and discomfort in her daily life

    The New Wave of “Natural” and Synthetic Drug Abuse

    867 words|4.3 min read|

    Across the country, addiction professionals are seeing a troubling shift: more people are becoming dependent on synthetic and herbal drugs marketed as “safe,” “natural” or [...]