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Meth Psychosis: A Sister’s Perspective, Part 2
Then coronavirus hit. I’m not claiming that coronavirus caused my brother to relapse, but it was definitely a contributing factor. The other factor – the major factor in my opinion
Meth Psychosis: A Sister’s Perspective, Part 1
My brother recently began suffering from what I believe is meth psychosis about three weeks ago. The havoc it has brought down on me and my family’s lives has been
The Opioid Fentanyl Overdose Crisis – How We Got Here
By now it’s no surprise that pharmaceutical companies have been complicit in creating the opioid crisis that is devastating the United States. Nearly 450,000 people have died between 1999 and
Is Alcoholism a Disease or a Choice?
Alcoholism has been categorized as a medical disorder far longer than it has been widely accepted as a psychiatric disorder– since 1956. It is a bit bewildering that in 2020
Coping with Coronavirus Stress in California: Protecting Your Mental Health
You are not alone if coping with coronavirus stress and anxiety has taken over your headspace lately. What you may not know is how much of an impact coronavirus is
The Impact of COVID-19 and Social Distancing on Addiction Recovery
Contrary to the idea of social distancing, for those in recovery, attending face-to-face recovery meetings that emphasize closeness are essential to staying strong in the ever-present battle against addiction and
Recognizing Substance Abuse in the Elderly
As we age, there are many chronic conditions that we become more susceptible to such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis and more. What is surprising is that substance abuse
The Signs of Adderall AbuseIs Adderall the Next Opioid Crisis?
The addictive and destructive nature of Adderall is downplayed or dismissed because it is a popular prescription drug. With a high potential for addiction, the nonmedical use and abuse
What is Moral Injury? Bringing the Conversation to the Forefront
Just as veterans suffered undiagnosed from PTSD before it was recognized as a psychiatric disorder, so now is a new potential diagnosis working its way more into the mainstream –