The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as a health condition involving changes in a person’s behavior, emotion, or thinking–or a combination of any of the three. These mental health conditions are associated with distress and/or problems functioning at work, …
Addiction can be devastating to the addict, friends, and family members. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fatal overdoses increased by nearly 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic with a historic number of deaths in 2020. One …
A substance abuse intervention is when family and friends come together with a loved one to offer their love and support to someone in need of help. It can be difficult to realize when is the right time to intervene, …
Drew Horowitz was recently interviewed by KSTP eyewitness news regarding an increase in addiction. The increase is due to the additional stress and disconnectedness people are experiencing as a result of stay at home orders. “The fundamental belief behind recovery …
