Factors that May Lead to Alcohol or Drug Addiction According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, drug abuse or dependence can be caused by a number of factors such as “genetic vulnerability, environmental stressors, social pressures, individual personality characteristics, and psychiatric problems.” However, it is unknown which factor plays the largest role in whether or not […]
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How Drinking Too Much Can Cause Lost Memories Binge drinking or consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time can cause an alcohol-induced blackout. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol-induced blackouts “are gaps in a person’s memory for events that occurred while they were intoxicated.”
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Facts About Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Unless you have had or know someone who has had a substance use disorder, you may not know much about the health condition. Few people outside of the medical community understand addiction and even less know how to get help for someone who may be addicted. It
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Understanding the Relationship Between Drug Addiction and Mental Health Conditions Drugs and alcohol can directly impact a person’s mental health. According to the Mental Health Foundation out of the UK, drugs can change your “mood and behavior” and may lead to “long-term mental health problems.” Drugs and Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism While people
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime World Drug Report According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2020 global drug use is rising. Nearly 270 million people worldwide reportedly used drugs in 2018. That number represents a 30% increase compared to 2009. Additionally, over 35 million people
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Tips and Tricks for Unwinding Without Having a Drink Alcohol can be an easy go-to after a stressful day at work or as a way to unwind once extended family returns home after the holidays. Unfortunately, even moderate amounts of alcohol can have a deep impact on a person’s physical and mental health. If
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5 Signs of Alcohol and Drug Addiction It can be difficult to recognize that you have become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Many times it takes professional intervention to help someone break their addiction, and it is almost always a lifelong commitment. There are, however, signs that may indicate that you or a loved
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Looking at Addiction and Treatment Statistics in the State According to the California Health Care Foundation, substance use disorders (SUDs) are common in the state. Approximately 8% of Californians meet the standards for a diagnosable substance use disorder, but very few seek treatment. Studies show that only 10% of those with a SUD ever
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Why Certain Professions Have Higher Rates of Substance Use Disorders It is no secret that lawyers have a higher rate of substance use disorders than other professions, but the question remains why? Why are certain industries more susceptible to alcoholism and drug problems compared to others? Why are lawyers more prone to mental health
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The Dangers of Consuming Alcohol While Taking Antidepressants According to the United Kingdom’s NHS website, consuming alcohol while taking antidepressants can be dangerous. Alcohol is a depressant that can “make depression worse.” As their website explains, alcohol and antidepressants can have the same side effects, taking both may increase the likelihood that they will
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