The health risks of excessive drinking are widely known and well-publicized. From increasing the chance of developing physical ailments like cirrhosis and high blood pressure to concerning mental health...
The esteemed staff at Lake Ave Recovery continually work to educate and spread knowledge about social work, substance use disorders, and the journey toward long-term recovery. Recently, Dr. James...
An Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a pattern of drinking that results in harmful consequences for an individual’s mental or physical health, personal relationships, or ability to function at...
Polysubstance abuse is widespread among those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Polysubstance addiction is most common among teenagers and young adults, but it can affect anyone. According...
Fentanyl is one of the most lethal drugs available in the United States. Overdose deaths from recreational drugs such as heroin, benzodiazepines, and psychostimulants such as methamphetamines have fallen...
Most people are aware that drinking alcohol has a slew of adverse short- and long-term consequences. If you’ve ever awoken with a headache, dry mouth, or nausea after a...
Heroin and opioid use disorders are a part of a devastating epidemic in the United States that claims the lives of thousands of people each year. At Lake Ave...
If you or someone you care about has a drug or alcohol addiction, it’s important to recognize the link between substance abuse and anxiety. Anxiety problems affect up to 20%...
When discussing substance use disorders and how they develop, it is crucial to separate the misconceptions and stigma that surround addiction from the available scientific research and evidence. At...
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a powerful stimulant growing in popularity due to its low cost and widespread availability. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has labeled meth a Schedule II...