Why does one profession have higher substance abuse rates than another? If you look at various articles and tables of addiction rates among different professions, there might not seem to…
Were you inspired by a movie to get help for an addiction? There have been many movies made on the topic of addiction and movies made about drug addicts. Some…
What percentage of homeless are addicts? In 2019, I was travelling with family and friends to the Pacific Northwest. We were walking through downtown Seattle, and noted that there were…
Suboxone is supposed to be the gold standard of opioid addiction treatment. I don't understand why Suboxone doesn't work. Have you had a bad Suboxone experience? You were expecting the…
What are the consequences of substance use disorder? Are you concerned about substance abuse and how it can affect your mental health? You may have started out using a psychoactive…
What are the most serious consequences of underage drinking? Underage drinking is defined differently depending on if you look at it from a legal or biological perspective. The legal age…
Does someone close to you have a problem with addiction?How do you know what to do when an addict relapses? First, I recommend taking a step back and gaining some…
In the world of recovery, there are oft-repeated sayings and stories for nearly any issue a newly recovering person may face. For example, if you go to 12-step meetings, you…
I believe that the first step in recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism should be to see a doctor. There are medical treatments and psychological tools that can help you…
Dr. Anna Yusim is the author of the best-selling book, "Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life". Every day, more and more people…