Approximately 80% of US college students have abused alcohol, and 31% of US college students report symptoms of alcohol abuse. While universities geared towards partying might not foster the perfect atmosphere for students regarding irresponsible alcohol consumption, those who are recovering from addiction might feel that returning to school is next to impossible. Thankfully, there are…
Many people can have a dual diagnosis of a substance use disorder and mental disorder, but don’t know it. It’s important to inform ourselves on the aspects of dual diagnosis by watching for symptoms of addiction and early warning signs of mental illness. What is a dual diagnosis? A dual diagnosis is when a person…
Globally, more than 264 million people of all ages experience depression. But for those experiencing depression during addiction recovery, there may be additional challenges that can make the road to recovery much more difficult. From recognizing the signs to how depression can affect recovery, as well as potential solutions, here’s what you need to know. Recognizing the signs Nearly…
There are several considerations that come into play once someone is convicted of a DWI (Driving While Impaired). Driving while impaired can be proven in one of two ways: By proving the driver’s physical or mental fitness are appreciably impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both; or By proving the driver’s blood alcohol…