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addiction

Opioid addiction has impacted everyone in the United States, from children to parents, government agencies to employers and beyond. The costs of opioid addiction are detrimental; the American Society of Addiction Medicine estimates $10 billion in absenteeism and presenteeism losses for employers alone. Although healthcare policies are taking place to combat opioid addiction, it’s importantRead More

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are of major concern within the United States, with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) reporting approximately 21.5 million people aged 12 or older having met the criteria for an SUD in 2014. As addiction continues to be a crisis for many Americans, doctors are now under new pressuresRead More

Executives and CEOs face unique challenges in managing mental illness and addiction, as their entire company’s success relies on their time, effort, and dedication. Treatment for either typically requires a considerable amount of time in a residential treatment program, with even outpatient programs requiring several hours of the day – time which many executives simplyRead More

Stigma is quite pervasive regarding mental health and addiction, and the medical field is no exception to this phenomenon. The dental industry in particular faces unique challenges in addiction recovery, specifically as it relates to oral hygiene. While not discussed as often, patients with addiction do experience stigma in the dental care industry – andRead More

Widespread belief would state that doctors are the least of concern when it comes to substance abuse, but the reality is that they are just like anyone else – and they have their own concerns, too. A doctor wrote about his experience with substance abuse on the Los Angeles Times; he stated, “My access toRead More

According to the American Bar Association (ABA), lawyers have unique pressures and demands associated with their profession, with strict schedules and heavy workloads. If stress is not dealt with properly, it can manifest in more physical ways: headaches, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, changes in sex drive, sleeping problems, irritability, and more. StressRead More

Pharmacists are community healthcare professionals who have interactions with individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction on a daily basis. While much research has been done in terms of the effectiveness of pharmacist work in improving patient outcomes, but what factors are impeding them from providing effective care? For many of us, completing work assignments andRead More

The opioid crisis has affected everyone in the United States, whether directly or indirectly. Prescription drug abuse has the potential to negatively affect many aspects of a person’s life, including work, school, home, and social areas. According to the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, an estimated 23% of the U.S. workforce has used prescription drugs forRead More

You’ve been working hard in treatment, and you don’t want to relapse. For many, relapse is a very scary line that nobody really wants to cross. While often seen as a sign of failure, relapse is really just another stepping stone towards your path in recovery. Even through relapse, there is a lesson that oneRead More

Drug and alcohol abuse causes a physical dependency and is harmful to a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Substance abuse can result in brain damage, liver failure, heart attack, overdose, and death. Using drugs while pregnant causes serious birth defects, developmental delays, and sudden death for the baby. Drug and alcohol use in pregnancyRead More