Tag: addiction
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Health Matters 7/22: Understanding the Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC When it comes to depression and addiction, it can be hard to know which came first. In fact, many patients report that they are not sure if they are using substances to cope with their depression or whether their substance use caused them to become depressed. At Penn Medicine Princeton…
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Middlesex County campaign eliminates stigma associated with mental illness and addiction
Middlesex County recognizes the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and acknowledges that many people remain unserved in part because of the stigma of seeking help. The county is calling attention to this to bring mental illness and addiction out of the shadows and to encourage treatment and support. Mental illness and addiction touch…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital launches substance abuse and addiction loss support group to help grieving families
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task…
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Bordentown Rotary Club continues to spread awareness on addiction with third annual Rotary 4 Recovery event
In these unprecedented times where people are struggling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bordentown Rotary Club decided it was important to find a way to hold its third annual Rotary 4 Recovery event to help bring more attention to the issues people have involving addiction. The Rotary Club held its annual event…
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Learn about internet gaming disorders through virtual presentation
Internet Gaming Disorder: Is it Really a Problem? Dr. Emily Brunner, a specialist in addiction medicine, will discuss internet gaming disorders, which were recognized by the World Health Organization as an official diagnosis in 2018, during a virtual presentation from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 21. She will provide information on how internet gaming disorders are diagnosed…
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Burlington County Recovery Center aids residents struggling with addiction
Burlington County is expanding its addiction services with the launch of a Recovery Center to better help residents obtain treatment and other critical mental health and community support to assist them through recovery. Located at the Burlington County Human Services Building in Westampton, the Recovery Center will serve as a so-called “one-stop” location where…
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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training offered in May
The Center for Addiction & Recovery Education & Success (CARES) through a Prevention is Key (PIK) special project will offer Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training virtually starting May 9. Times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn how to offer your lived experience to provide peer…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/1: Struggling with Substance Abuse, Addiction During COVID-19 Crisis
By Nicole Orro, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C. People who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, both mentally and physically. Moreover, the virus may lead many more people to develop substance abuse problems as they turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with the crisis. Look no further than…
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Learn about how families can cope with addiction during online seminar on April 17
The Center on Addiction, Partnership for Drug Free Kids and SAFE Project will hold an online seminar at 1 p.m. on April 17 about the impact of COVID-19. Social distancing measures and anxiety about COVID-19 present challenges for families already dealing with substance use and/or mental health issues. The meeting will consist of a panel of…
