Fighting Substance Use Disorders among American Indians Benefits and access help American Indians get effective treatment to beat drug and alcohol addiction Alcohol and drug addiction hit American Indians much harder than the general population. Methamphetamine in particular has reached epidemic proportions. But there's hope through partnership and better means of treatment to help those…
read moreOverdose awareness and prevention International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. We here at Affect join those fighting to help people win the battle against Substance Use Disorders by helping to raise awareness and give information and resources when overdoses occur. You can get involved, honor a lost loved one, or donate at
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read moreThe drinking gap between women and men is now equal, but women don't get the treatment they need Research indicates that people who drink to cope have a higher risk of developing alcohol use disorder. And studies have found that
read moreAlcoholics Anonymous is the original twelve-step recovery program. Since it was started in the 1930s, AA’s peer-support model has helped countless people stop drinking. It’s free to attend and meetings can be found at all times, all over the country. If you’re looking for an AA meeting near you, you’ll
read moreThe old saying, "Laughter is the best medicine," has a lot of truth to it. It's particularly true that humor and laughter play a big role in recovering from substance use disorders, and therapeutic benefits in mental health. When we laugh, we alter dopamine and serotonin activity in our brains. Endorphins are produced when we…
read moreOne of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself is get the right amount of good sleep. Your immune system is working to regenerate your body while you sleep, which is necessary to have a healthy mind and body when you are awake. And when it comes to recovery,…
read moreAffect Publishes Research Findings in Frontiers in Psychiatry We talk a lot about being vulnerable and afraid in our group meetings, and how to turn that vulnerability into strength. Fear is the root cause of all negative emotions. It compels people to use drugs to make the feelings go away, but those feelings are right…
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