Beating an addiction while facing the pressure of holidays can be challenging, but it is manageable and worth doing. Here are proven ways to ensure the joy of the holiday season curbs the fog of addiction.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10, creating awareness and lessening stigma about mental health disorders, as well as celebrating those who are fighting for better days. The theme for World Mental Health Day of 2022 is “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.” Mental health has come a long
GateHouse Treatment uses a variety of group and individual therapy methods to treat addiction, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). GateHouse is perhaps the only addiction treatment center in New Hampshire with therapists certified in ART. As its name implies, Accelerated Resolution Therapy can address issues like PTSD in a short timeframe. Individuals interested in a
At the beginning of June 2022, social media and news headlines warned of “fentanyl dollar bills” causing harm to unsuspecting people who handled them. The word was they could be dangerous because people use folded bills to stash hazardous drugs, including fentanyl. The Controversy Behind the Fentanyl Dollar Bills According to some reports, people are
Every year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness, knowledge, and understanding of mental and substance use disorders while celebrating the successes of those in long-term recovery. GateHouse Treatment is a drug and alcohol rehab dedicated to helping those with substance abuse issues. We also stay updated on all
On August 31, We Remember The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) estimates that in 2020, there were a total of 90,237 overdose deaths. This is an enormous increase from the 70,630 overdose deaths counted in 2019. Opioids account for most drug-related deaths, and such deaths are avoidable in most cases. International Overdose Awareness Day
“At the root of this dilemma is the way we view mental health in this country. Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it’s still an illness, and there should be no distraction.– Michelle Obama” Demographically substance abusers will fall under the category of mental illness. The National Study on Drug
Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are causing the number of drug overdoses, many opioid-related, to spike all around the country. Overdoses increased nationally by 18 percent in March, 29 percent in April and 42 percent in May, according to data from the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program. Before the pandemic hit, there were signs of at least a partial decline in fatal overdoses. What Is Behind the Rise in Overdoses During the Pandemic? Experts point to a perfect
Meth Addiction is Back Since 1999, over 770,000 Americans have died from drug overdoses. The increase in deaths per year is staggering. In 1999, overdoses were responsible for 16,849 deaths. In 2017, the number skyrocketed to 70,237. Although the OD crisis is still dominated by opioids like heroin and synthetic prescription drugs like Oxycodone (OxyContin),
Although the effects of substance abuse and addiction may be similar among both sexes, the way women and men react to treatment, and their paths to recovery tend to be much different. Many studies have shown that because of this, it’s no surprise that there are factors that have a greater impact on a woman’s
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