Are you addicted to marijuana? Marijuana is addictive and mental health risks increase with highly potent cannabis. This quiz can help you see if you need help. Since legalization and…
Read PostMarijuana addiction has become a serious problem that affects millions of people worldwide. An estimated 6 percent of Americans are on the Cannabis Use Disorder spectrum. If you are concerned…
Read PostThe use of illegally-made fentanyl is driving a national health crisis as people use it unintentionally and die from overdoses. Fentanyl is now involved in more deaths of people under…
Read PostMethamphetamine Awareness DayThe opioid epidemic has commanded national attention for years while methamphetamine abuse lurked in the shadows. A lot has changed since President George W. Bush declared the first…
Read PostFighting 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…
Read PostOverdose 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…
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Read PostThe 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…
Read PostAlcoholics 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…
Read PostThe 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…
Read PostOne 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…
Read PostAffect 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…
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