A study has shown that people with mental illness use substances significantly more than the general population. They drink alcohol…
Prolonged misuse of certain substances can alter how the brain functions. Eventually, the brain links the substance with pleasure. This…
Deciding to seek treatment for substance use disorder is a significant step. For those currently employed, the fear of jeopardizing…
People often have an idea of what a person struggling with substance use disorder looks like that is inaccurate. In…
Substance abuse and mental health problems often feed off each other. People who feel low, anxious, or stressed are inclined…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings began in 1935. Today, they are held globally, with millions of people participating in over 180…
Recovery is an uphill battle, and having a safe space like a caduceus group can make all the difference. For…
According to the public health department, “a higher percentage of adults in Chicago report any alcohol use compared to adults…
Healthcare professionals are generally viewed as the champion of healthy lifestyle and habits, but life happens and stressors pile up.…
Dual diagnosis refers to when a person is struggling with a mental health condition and a substance use disorder simultaneously.…