In our society, inequity exists in terms of opportunity. Some people do not grow up with the same access to education or other resources that others have. Social services are...
The number of people in the U.S. that are homeless fluctuates, making it hard to track. According to HUD, however, on a single night in 2023, 653,100 people were experiencing...
Family practice offers comprehensive health care for the entire family, from children to geriatric patients. Family practice physicians receive extensive training in the continuous care of people of all ages...
The need for medical care is a part of everyone’s life, and it starts—or should start—with a primary care physician. A primary care doctor is much more than just the...
Substance use and misuse, whether the substance is alcohol or a drug, is extremely common, with substance use disorders affecting over 48 million people in the United States. At the...
The good news is that many treatment options are available for alcoholism, and recovery is possible. By reaching out for help, you can start your journey toward a better, sober life.
A co-occurring disorder, also known as a dual diagnosis, occurs when a person has both an SUD and a mental health disorder at the same time. This has implications in both diagnosing and treating people who are seeking help for an SUD or a mental illness.
In reality, both drugs and alcohol can affect many systems in your body and lead to conditions that can affect your quality of life and even lead to your eventual death.
