For people living with substance use disorder, it can be tempting to try and quit alcohol cold turkey. Movies and T.V. shows make it seem unpleasant but not too dangerous, so how bad could it be? The unfortunate fact is that alcohol detox can be hazardous. In the most...
Substance abuse disorders are mental health disorders that include drugs and alcohol. Recently, alcohol-related deaths have quickly overtaken opioid overdoses. In 2019, approximately 14 million Americans were diagnosed with alcohol use disorder. Unfortunately, these...
The correlation of alcohol use rates and covid-19 can be seen in countries around the world, and it is likely to have long-term consequences for public health. The pandemic of Covid-19 has had a significant impact on many different aspects of society. One area in...