Substance Abuse Treatment, Gender & Future Employment

Gender issues are a hot topic in today’s culture, whether its pay inequality, sexual harassment or gender identity, everyone has an opinion, and the conversations can get heated. It’s no surprise to learn that gender affects employment opportunities, especially in certain male-dominated fields, but how does the type of substance abuse treatment that women get […]

Are Drugs Like Flakka Simply a Sign of Thrill-seeking?

Trends come and go, preferences ebb and flow and names change with the speed of a fighter jet. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest hip drug of choice, but it’s important to remain aware of what’s happening out on the street, inside schools, behind closed doors at college dorms or out […]

US Drug Use By the Numbers

Substance use continues to be a major public health concern in the United States. Millions of Americans report using alcohol or illicit drugs each year, and many struggle with substance use disorders that can impact their physical health, mental wellbeing, careers, and relationships. Understanding national substance use trends helps provide important context for the growing […]

Marijuana’s Negative Effects On the Brain Are Greater In Younger Users

Often, when it comes to drugs, we tend to use a sliding scale in determining their potential danger. Alcohol and marijuana are gray areas for many, who argue that they can be used responsibly. While alcohol is legal for adults and many people consume it responsibly, pot is still not legal in most states, and […]

Paying for Treatment

When you or a loved one is in need of drug or alcohol treatment, the last thing you want to worry about is how you’re going to pay for it. Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to anyone getting vital, life-saving help. And even if the money for treatment IS available, getting access to it can […]