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By: Paige Hohmann The passing of underground rapper Lil Peep drew public attention after CNN’s coverage of the incident. The sudden death of Gustav Ahr, whose nickname “Peep” was given to him by his mother at a young age, raised controversy as well as shock among family, friends, and supporters of the 21-year-old. On November […]
Young people in recovery must learn how to manage stress in college if they intend to maintain sobriety. Thing is, college life doesn’t lend itself to be relaxing and stress-free. The art of keeping a healthy college work-life balance can be tricky, even to the most organized and disciplined of students. According to the American […]
By: Megan Hesse Opioid overdose rates are at an all-time high, with each year’s record-breaking the previous one. In 2015, a combination of prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl contributed to more than 33,000 overdose deaths. Meanwhile, even as rates continue to skyrocket to the point where the president has declared the crisis to be a […]
By: Joseph Raspolich Marijuana is possibly the most well-known and ubiquitous recreational drug in the United States. Most people have had some experience with the drug, either having tried it themselves or knowing someone who has. In recent years, efforts to decriminalize and legalize it have led to the legalization of possession in seven states […]
Whether it’s because of all the money being spent on gifts, the pressure of having to get so much decorating and cooking done, or the volatility of putting dozens of members of a boisterous family together in a small space, the holidays can be downright stressful sometimes. For people in recovery, holiday stress can be […]
Less than 20 percent of individuals who receive treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) will remain alcohol-free for an entire year. The first years are always the hardest, and the relapse rate begins to decrease over time. Of those who are sober, 60 percent will remain alcohol-free, and those who are sober for five years […]
By now, there are few people within the United States who are unaware of the opioid epidemic that, despite national measures being taken to stem the rate of overdose deaths, continues to ravage the country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016 opioids were responsible for more than 42,000 […]
College is a time for trying new things and having new experiences. For some students, this willingness to experiment involves using drugs, legal and illegal, and drinking alcohol. But what many college and university students may not realize is that amid the newfound freedom of being on their own away from home is the reality […]
Some people view their drinking or drug use as a “phase.” Some see it as just something to do, maybe while out with friends at the club, while others can track their use back to a legitimate prescription. All of these scenarios involve substance use that can lead to substance abuse, or what’s also known […]
As the opioid epidemic continues to claim more and more lives each year, researchers are working hard to develop new strategies and medications to treat the disease of addiction. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced the approval of a unique medication that is designed to treat opioid use disorders, which may be […]
