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Drunk Driving, Alcohol Consumption and DUIs

Drunk Driving, Alcohol Consumption and DUIs

Drunk driving may or may not be a sign of an alcohol use disorder, but it is a sign of poor judgment and decision-making when under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is the most commonly used mind-altering substance in the United States.

Processing Trauma

Processing Trauma

Traumatic events can result in severe emotional and mental unresolved anguish leading to mental health and substance abuse disorders. Many individuals may not be able to function within a healthy relationship or feel as though they are worthy enough to thrive in society.

Laced with Fentanyl - What To Look For

Laced with Fentanyl – What To Look For

Man-made or synthetic opioids (mostly fentanyl and fentanyl analogs) were involved in over half of the 70,630 drug overdose deaths in 2019. Fentanyl and other intentional and unintentional opioid-related overdoses have rapidly increased over the years and continue to trend upwards.

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder within the Latinx/Hispanic Community

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder within the Latinx/Hispanic Community

A barrier within the Hispanic and Latinx communities is the stigma of mental health and substance use disorders. Individuals within the Hispanic/Latinx community are often raised to be very “strong” and quiet about their private affairs, such as their mental health, meaning that they are accustomed to not sharing publicly about their addiction or struggles with a mental health disorder.

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