As infection rates from the pandemic begin to decrease, you may wonder about the relationship between COVID and drug use. Did prolonged isolation decrease drug abuse rates, and are addiction rates increasing now that COVID is diminishing? Learn what the United Nations and the CDC say on the matter and how COVID affects those with…
National Drug Addiction Month sets aside the month of September to celebrate recovery and raise awareness for drug and alcohol addiction. This can also be a time to reflect on how your own substance abuse may be affecting your life. If you find that you are struggling, you can observe Drug Addiction Month by turning…
During recovery, some patients who smoke cigarettes may switch to vaping as an alternative. However, this decision could put their recovery chances at risk. Vaping and recovery from drug or alcohol addiction are not a good mix. But, there are healthier alternatives to vaping that can provide stress relief without compromising healing. Here at Pines…