The common suggestion to reduce time with loved ones who use drugs may not be compatible with Latinx people who prioritize tight family and community bonds. Though research and awareness about mental health and substance use in the Latinx community is increasing, more still needs to be done. Assimilation refers to the process individuals and […]
Learn MoreOf this type, about 76% are male and only 7.6% have received a college degree, although another 13.4% are still in school. Family incomes average around $32,000, the lowest among the subtypes alongside the chronic severe subtype. Young antisocial alcoholics have a high rate of psychiatric disorders and celebrities with fetal alcohol syndrome other substance abuse. Do Alcoholics Know […]
Learn MoreJust focus on talking to your therapist, working through today’s challenges and making it another 24 hours without using. This is one of the most common fears of sobriety. It is natural to wonder whether you will be able to complete treatment, especially if you do not have any idea what it entails. The best […]
Learn MoreSugar alcohols have a structure similar to that of sugars but also contain an alcohol molecule. This means they taste sweet but are not absorbed and metabolized in the same way as sugar. They’re found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, such as plums, strawberries, and avocado, and also made by processing regular sugars. Mental […]
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