What Are Behavioral Addictions and How Do They Relate to SUDs?
What are behavioral addictions? Behavioral addictions are similar to substance addictions and are also referred to as non-substance addictions. The disorders are similar in that they both indicate a lack...
National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 9, 2023
The synthetic opioid fentanyl is produced illicitly and has a high addiction rate. As such, it is a major contributing factor to the escalating overdose epidemic in America today. The...
Media Glorification of Substance Use Has Harmful Consequences
Media glorification of substance use has become increasingly problematic as technology has advanced. Today’s society is inundated with social media posts, movies, and music that endorse drugs and alcohol. Throughout...