Active-duty military personnel and veterans are all impacted by the unique culture of military service. Many experience traumatic events or develop painful health problems during the course of their military service, […]
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Why Are Veterans Prone To Substance Abuse & Addiction?
More than one in ten military veterans have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (drug addiction). This disease starts with substance abuse, which occurs when you drink too much alcohol, use […]
Kava Uses, Side Effects, & Risks
In recent years, many people have started using products made from a plant called kava (also known as kava kava, kawa, or awa). Studies suggest that these products may help treat […]
First Responders & The Risk Of Needlestick Injuries
First responders face a variety of job-related dangers. For example, police officers and emergency medical services (EMS) workers often encounter needles, syringes, and other objects associated with injection drug use. These […]
Mental Health In Massachusetts | Facts & How To Find Support
In Massachusetts, 1,555,000 adults live with a mental health condition. These conditions can take a serious toll on your daily life. Fortunately, they are treatable. Here’s what you should know about […]
The Mental Health Crisis In America | Facts, Causes, & How To Fix It
According to a recent survey, 9 out of 10 adults believe the United States is facing a mental health crisis. Indeed, in recent years, Americans have endured a variety of stressors […]
Opioid Overdose Deaths Increase In Boston | Dangers Of Fentanyl & Tranq
While the opioid crisis has impacted all of Massachusetts, it’s hit Boston especially hard. Between 2019 and 2022, the city’s opioid-related overdose death rate rose by 36%, compared to a 16% […]
The Top 12 Signs Of Prescription Drug Abuse
In 2021, about 14.3 million people in the United States abused prescription drugs. Prescription drug abuse occurs when you use a prescription medication in a manner not prescribed. For instance, you […]
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Synthetic Drugs
Over the past few years, synthetic drugs have surged in popularity. These man-made substances contain a variety of unnatural ingredients that can wreak havoc on your body. While all synthetic drugs […]
Three Reasons Why Harm Reduction Will Inform U.S. Drug Policy
When discussing solutions to the U.S. overdose crisis, many people champion a public health approach called harm reduction. For decades, U.S. legislators often opposed this approach because they feared it would […]