Category: Addiction

Are You In Denial About Addiction? Why Admitting You Have a Problem Is the Hardest Part

January 12, 2023
What is addiction denial and how does it keep people from seeking treatment?  Addiction denial means someone makes excuses to justify their substance use.  Do you continue to use drugs...

Is It Risky to be Dishonest with Your Doctor About Occasional Substance Use?

January 5, 2023
Are you keeping your occasional substance use a secret from your doctor?  If so, you should know that being dishonest with him is putting your health at risk.   Understandably, you...

Is There an Increased Risk of Benzodiazepine Overdose Among Young People Today?

December 18, 2022
Benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are beneficial treatments for people with sleep issues. The medications are also prescribed to treat anxiety disorders.  Although the medication is considered safe for use by adults and...
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