Maryland’s Best 4th of July Celebrations
We celebrate the 4th of July as a time to remember when we gained our independence as a nation. For many, it is also a time to remember when...
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Maryland Deaths Attributed to Dangerous Elephant Tranquilizer Carfentanil
In Maryland and across the United States, health professionals and police are dealing with an uptick in the number of overdose cases due to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid some...Read More
How Does Mindful Meditation Therapy Help to Improve Recovery from Addiction?
Mindfulness refers to a state of consciousness characterized by acute awareness of the present moment. The state of mindfulness can help individuals become more aware of their emotions, thoughts...Read More
A Closer Look at Antisocial Personality Disorder and Addiction
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), more commonly referred to as “sociopathy” in popular culture, is a mental disorder characterized by a profound lack of empathy for others, especially with regard...Read More
Maryland Declares State of Emergency Over Continuing Opioid Health Crisis
Substance abuse is a national epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, addiction is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, claiming more...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
Benzodiazepine Overdoses and Deaths Increase in the United States and Maryland
For the past several years, states and the media have focused their drug agendas on stopping an increasing opioid epidemic. Today, another serious class of drugs lurks in the...Read More
The Connections Between Trauma and Alcohol Abuse
Substance use often creates a distorted sense of wellness, ease, comfort, and lowered inhibition. Alcohol, in particular, behaves similarly to Oxytocin in the brain and can make users feel...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
