Drug and alcohol misuse are linked to a variety of health conditions. Long-term substance misuse can lead to cancer, heart disease, stroke and other physical issues. Yet some of the most pervasive drug and alcohol-related illnesses can be contracted by anyone who misuses these substances, even those in the earliest stages of substance use. Contracting an…
Virtual outpatient addiction treatment is one of the therapy options we provided at Gateway Foundation. In the wake of uncertainty and restrictions due to COVID-19, virtual treatment is a reliable and effective form of therapy. Is virtual treatment the right option for you? What can you expect from our addiction treatment services online? We’ll cover…
Before COVID-19 emerged as a threat to global health, another epidemic was already taking thousands of lives. The opioid crisis is still going strong, with more than two million Americans affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). There are around 130 opioid drug deaths in America each day, making overdose a leading cause of accidental death. The nation was…
Parents do their best to raise children, often trying to give them the things they lacked in their own childhoods. Seeing a child suffering from addiction can be extremely difficult for parents, often causing them to feel guilt, shame, anxiety and many other emotions. Why Does Parental Guilt Happen? Parents are often told their actions…
Pregnant women who use illegal drugs or even legal substances such as tobacco and alcohol can affect their unborn babies. The use of these substances during pregnancy has been linked to a higher risk of some complications, increased likelihood of preterm births, lower birth weights and other problems for infants. If you are pregnant, it…
Alcoholism seems to run in certain families. Children of alcoholic parents or grandparents often struggle with problem drinking themselves. More recent studies digging deep into the science behind this disease are trying to discover if there is a genetic predisposition for alcoholism. Some even believe a single alcoholism gene could be responsible. The truth is…
Celebrities are people we admire. Whether they make us laugh or impress us with their incredible talent, we look up to these individuals and envy them for their success. Yet, fame has a dark side. Drug addiction ravages lives, impacting relationships, careers and a person’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Celebrities are not immune to…
Many things come with recovery. Among the essential elements for success in recovery are emotional support, self-awareness, spirituality and money management. Money management for anyone recovering from alcohol addiction is the most problematic of them all. People with addiction are notoriously bad with money. They tend to overspend to satisfy the craving. Misspending money can…
Why Is Sleep Vital During Recovery? Sleep is essential during recovery. You require adequate rest during the early recovery phase to enable your body to perform vital tasks that speed your recovery. The brain plays a vital role in your recuperation. It takes in lots of information that needs to be sorted to help you…
Drug use during wars is as old as war itself. The use of alcohol and drugs in war has lasted for centuries, from Siberians using mushrooms to Iraqi and Afghani soldiers using amphetamines. Even though these drugs were used to boost stamina and performance during conflict, they caused a great deal of havoc among users. Reasons…
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