Gray Area Drinking: Signs, Risks, and How to Reduce Harm
Gray area drinking sits between casual use and dependence. Spot the signs, weigh the risks, and use practical screening tools to cut back or stop.
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Suboxone Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Medical Management
Suboxone withdrawal severity, duration, and management depend on the buprenorphine dose history that precedes it, the medication-assisted treatment used to ease it, and whether you taper under medical supervision or stop abruptly. Understanding the withdrawal timeline and your safe treatment options matters for both your physical safety and your relapse risk. This guide covers what […]
Is Valium Addictive? Understanding Diazepam Dependence, Risks, and Treatment
Is Valium addictive? Understand the risks of dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and how supervised detox can help you safely stop using.
How to Quit Alcohol: Safe Steps, Withdrawal, Treatment Options & a 30‑Day Plan
Learn how to quit alcohol safely: set a quit date, manage withdrawal, recognize when medical detox is needed, and find treatment and support options.
Wet Brain Syndrome (Wernicke–Korsakoff): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Wet brain syndrome (Wernicke–Korsakoff) is a serious alcohol-related condition. Learn the warning signs, urgent treatment options, and how to prevent it.
Colorado Has One of the Nation’s Highest Rates of Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Each year, Mental Health America releases its widely cited “The State of Mental Health in America” report. The 2025 report, released on October 1, shows a troubling trend for Colorado. The report ranks the state 46th in the nation for the prevalence of adult mental health disorders. Almost 28 percent of Colorado adults report having […]
Cannabis Use Increases Depression and Suicidal Ideation
This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. “The frequent use of cannabis is associated with a plethora of negative health and social consequences,” wrote Langlois, […]
Colorado Fentanyl Deaths Down, But Economic Toll Remains
Fentanyl deaths in Colorado dropped last year, but still inflicted a severe economic toll, says a new report by the Common Sense Institute (CSI), a free-enterprise think tank. Fentanyl-related deaths in Colorado “dropped from 1,184 in December 2023 to 801 in November 2024, a 32.4 percent reduction, but that’s still well above death rates before […]
Marijuana Is Bad for Your Heart
Marijuana causes heart problems — A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers has found that chronic cannabis use, whether smoked or consumed in edible form, is associated with significant cardiovascular risks. The report, published in JAMA Cardiology, found that people who regularly used marijuana in either form had reduced blood vessel function comparable […]
In Every Story, There is Strength: May is Mental Health Month
This month, take action, raise your voice, and help change the conversation around mental health! Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been an important driving force in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Now, more than ever, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) wants you to […]
