Recovery is not a total abstinence but involves a daunting set of tasks. It is an ongoing process that requires changing many aspects of life Read More »
According to CDC, the first confirmed U.S. case of Omicron was identified on December 1, 2021, and as of December 20, 2021, it was detected Read More »
An opioid (sometimes called narcotic) is a substance that is derived from the opium poppy plant. There are also synthetic (man-made from the lab) opioids Read More »
Alcohol is one of the most commonly ingested substances in the world. It is easily available, cheap, and generally acceptable. However, it is also highly Read More »
Every individual influences their social environment, family being an integral part, and in turn are influenced by it. The relationship between individual and the family Read More »
People with substance use disorder are at risk of COVID-19 and its complications. Chronic substance use can harm or weaken the body, including the immune Read More »
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that seeks to modify negative or self-defeating thoughts and behavior. CBT is aimed at both thought and behavior Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the spotlight on a tool that has been in use since early days and predominantly used in rural and underserved Read More »
