Tag: substance use disorder

Sad, exhausted parent holding newborn in cage surrounded by drug addiction possibilities
February 15, 2024/Children's Health

Can Babies Be Born Dependent on Drugs?

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, or NOWS, can develop when a birthing parent uses opioids, nonmedical drugs or even some prescription drugs during pregnancy

Person administrating narcan spray to patient.
April 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How To Use Narcan

The nasal spray has the power to reverse the effect of opioids

spilled pills on table top
April 20, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How To Help Someone Who Overdoses

You must act fast to save a life

Hand holding nasel spray product with store shelves of medicine in the background.
April 17, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Narcan Is Now FDA-Approved as an Over-the-Counter Medicine

The result is a huge win for anyone at risk of an opioid overdose

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Empty liquor bottles and glasses in front of a brown cloud.
March 12, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Blackouts and Your Brain: How To Avoid Memory Loss

Excess alcohol and substance use can cause temporary and permanent memory loss

Addiction is hereditary father son
June 27, 2022/Mental Health

Is Addiction Hereditary?

Genetics may increase your risk of a substance use disorder, but that doesn’t mean it’s fated

Stop smoking weed marijuana toss in trash
June 15, 2022/Wellness

How To Stop Smoking Weed

Changing habits takes time and commitment

addict seeking safe solutions for quitting
June 2, 2022/Mental Health

What Is Harm Reduction and How Does It Work?

The approach helps reduce the negative impact associated with substance use disorder

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