The road to recovery

The road to recovery

Drugs are addictive chemicals that activate our brain’s “pleasure circuit,” releasing excessive amounts of dopamine and making users experience an overwhelming sense of euphoria. When these addictive substances are used as a means to cope or to escape complex emotions, a person can become reliant on them to function and […]

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Environmental Influence on mental health

Environmental Influence on mental health

It is well-documented that human mental health emerges from a complex interplay between genetic, psychological, lifestyle, and other factors. In addition, people are also exposed to numerous environments.  These environmental exposures (e.g Green space, noise, air pollution, weather conditions, housing conditions) might trigger mental disorders or be protective factors, facilitating […]

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Difficulties in establishing substance abuse programs

Difficulties in establishing substance abuse programs

Some communities have trouble developing programs that prevent and treat substance use disorders (SUDs). These barriers may include:   Stigma and confidentiality concerns. The historical classification of substance use as a crime has led to stigma surrounding substance misuse. Stigma is a barrier to recovery and affects whether individuals with […]

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