Addiction Among Older Adults: A Growing Problem
More and more members of the baby boomer generation are reaching retirement age each year – by 2029, all members of this generation will be 65 years and older....
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Agoraphobia and Substance Abuse: Differences and Similarities to Anxiety and Codependency
Sometimes I can’t leave my house. I want to. I want to take my son to the movies and go on lunch dates. I want to shop at Walmart...Read More
The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Finding Safe Benzo Detox
Benzodiazepine medications are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. These drugs can treat anxiety disorders, seizures and sleep disorders. However, they are also habit...Read More
Treatment for Trauma, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction
Most people who suffer through traumatic events do not recognize the real effects that those experiences will have later in life. In many substance abuse cases, patients uncover those...Read More
Something to Worry About: The Link Between Anxiety and Substance Abuse
Did you know that roughly 18 percent of Americans suffer from some type of anxiety disorder? Some of the most common versions of this illness include acute stress disorder,...Read More
How Childhood Trauma Increases the Risk of Addiction
Substance abuse is a multifaceted disease with diverse risk factors. For example, we know that the children of addicts are more likely to struggle with substance abuse as they get...Read More
Marijuana Abuse and Treatment in Maryland
Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. While the drug is not physically addictive, using this drug consistently can lead to problems with memory,...Read More
As Maryland Fights the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic Alcoholics and Alcohol Abusers Still Need Treatment
Maryland is widely known today for its struggles with opioids. Baltimore earned its reputation as the nation’s “heroin capital,” and estimates project that up to 1 in 10 city...Read More
Dual Diagnosis Helps Treat Substance Abuse Issues in Those with ADHD
Substance abuse and mental illness often go hand-in-hand. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, people with mental illness are more likely to have a substance...Read More
Drugs, Crime Continue to Keep Laurel, Maryland Residents on Edge
Drug use is increasing nationwide. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the number of people reporting drug use in the past month increased from 8.3% to 9.4%...Read More
