Substance use disorders can be very destructive not just for the person using drugs, but also for the people around them. Learning about a loved one’s addiction can be overwhelming and put a strain on the relationship....
Depression and other mental disorders are often linked with substance abuse. In many cases, depression can lead someone into abusing alcohol or drugs because they use the substances to try to escape the depression they’re feeling. When...
It’s not uncommon for news stories to be filled with tragedies, but recent stories have brought to light an alarming trend: the rise of suicides among older adults. Sadly this past week both fashion designer Kate Spade...