Lauren Villa

Special populations include: Native Americans Although the unique needs of special population clients should be incorporated into all treatment programs, this is not always the case. Most treatment centers offer some services to address the needs of some populations....

If you are currently working and thinking about taking leave to address a substance use disorder, there are federal laws and policies in place to help protect you from losing your job. Read below because you may qualify for...

It can be a hard pill to swallow, but the best thing you can do to support your substance-abusing partner is to take care of yourself. You can do this by being mindful of your own needs and by...

Morphine was the earliest discovered of the psychoactive opiate alkaloids. It was first extracted from the opium poppy more than two centuries ago, and it has been in use as an opioid painkiller for much of that time. Though...

How to Help My Addicted Child How Many Students Are Using Drugs? According to the 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study, across the board, the rates of illicit drug use among adolescents is the lowest it has been in...

If you are concerned that your child is using drugs or alcohol, you probably have a lot of questions about what to do. Don’t let your apprehensions and uncertainty stand in the way of reaching out. It’s never too...

Concerta (methylphenidate) is a widely used prescription ADHD medication. Despite Concerta’s effectiveness at treating ADHD, there is widespread misuse of the drug, given that its stimulant effects may be similar to cocaine for some users. Someone abusing Concerta may...

Paying for rehab is possible even if you don’t have health insurance or enough in the bank to cover the full cost of treatment upfront. There are many ways to find assistance, and you can even combine multiple sources...

Athletes are no less immune to drug abuse and addiction than anyone else, and their risks may be heightened by the intense pressure to perform. Athletes may be driven to use drugs to enhance their athletic performance, cope with...

Compared to other racial groups, Native Americans experience some of the highest rates of substance abuse, mental health disorders, violence, and suicide.1 The cultural and spiritual beliefs of American Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as the historical trauma...