by Seneca | Feb 4, 2021 | Seneca, Substance Use
It can be a terrifying thought to imagine that your child is using substances, but substance use among adolescents is a real issue. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, the substances most commonly used by young adults are alcohol, marijuana and tobacco....
by Seneca | Jan 20, 2021 | Seneca, Stress Management
Stress is a natural part of life that we all have experienced at one time or another. However, we tolerate stress in different ways. If you live with high levels of stress from a difficult situation like the loss of a job, an illness, the death of a loved one or...
by Seneca | Jan 6, 2021 | Substance Use
Science has shown us that substance use patterns tend to run throughout families. A substance use disorder (SUD) is a health condition that can mentally, physically and emotionally affect an individual. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
by Seneca | Dec 23, 2020 | Mental Health, Trauma
If you have experienced a terrible event like a severe car crash or an ongoing stressful event like harmful acts of violence, this is known as a traumatic event. A traumatic event is a shocking, scary or dangerous experience that can affect someone emotionally and...
by Seneca | Dec 9, 2020 | Mental Health
Most individuals will experience a mental health disorder during their lifetime. Depression is a common condition. Other disorders experienced by children, adolescents and adults include anxiety, grief, school or work difficulties, substance use issues and more. ...
by Seneca | Nov 24, 2020 | Substance Use
Whether you are newly sober or have been substance-free for years, the holiday season brings its fair share of challenges when it comes to maintaining sobriety. This year, with the current restrictions surrounding COVID-19, the holidays may feel even more difficult as...
by Seneca | Nov 11, 2020 | Substance Use
While there are many reasons someone might try an illicit substance, no one who uses intends to develop long-lasting problems from the behavior. Sadly, the truth is that prolonged substance use can have many adverse consequences ranging from physical to mental and...
by Seneca | Oct 16, 2020 | Overdose Prevention, Substance Use
Addictive drugs and substances run rampant in West Virginia, and the risks associated with using them can lead to severe consequences. Drug and substance use can begin in an adolescent’s teenage years, so it is crucial parents understand that teens who experiment with...
by Seneca | Oct 16, 2020 | Mental Health, Seneca
If you are thinking about seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. According to a National Survey on Drug Health and Use, 19.7 million Americans (ages 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017. In that same year, 8.5 million...
by Seneca | Oct 16, 2020 | Overdose Prevention
Each year, tens of thousands of people lose their lives to drug overdoses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose deaths in the United States rose in 2019 by a projected 4.8%, erasing a slight decline in 2018 and setting a new...
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