Counselors must continue to provide information to their patients throughout the duration of treatment. Both formal and informal processes are used to keep patients educated and up-to-date about treatments, discoveries, progress, and other relevant factors. Counselors must sign consent forms when gathering information from or providing it to outside sources. The consent forms are a […]
These changes can last well beyond the drug’s effects and may make it harder to stop using — even when you want to. It can make it hard to stop using a substance, even when it starts to cause problems in your life. The sooner you get help for addiction (also called substance use disorder), […]
In Massachusetts, recovery homes are certified through the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH), the state’s recognized affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). MASH sets standards for sober living homes to ensure safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environments that promote long-term sobriety. MASH-certified homes are regularly reviewed and held accountable to best practices […]
People under the influence of marijuana may also be at greater risk of sexual assault or other criminal acts. Impaired judgment makes it dangerous to drive after using marijuana. When marijuana is smoked, the THC passes rapidly from the lungs into the bloodstream, which carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the […]
Before her role as the moody (but marvelous) Wednesday, Jenna starred in You, but her breakthrough role came in portraying Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle. Lisa was third in the Most Googled Kpop Idol of 2024 and currently has the most Instagram followers compared to her fellow band members. Cillian Murphy has been […]
Dogs are trained through positive reinforcement techniques, repeatedly exposing them to nicotine-containing products and rewarding successful alerts. These programs have shown success in both detecting prohibited items and deterring students from bringing nicotine products to campus. With the rise in youth vaping, many schools now incorporate nicotine-detection K9 units as part of their comprehensive safety […]
