Yet many public figures live with hidden health challenges, including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). By sharing their stories, these FASD celebrities remind us that prenatal alcohol exposure can leave lifelong marks—even on those who later capture worldwide fame. Charlize Theron, known for her stunning beauty and talent, has a surprising connection to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) […]
Over the decades, her career has spanned everything from teen thrillers to prestige dramas, consistently showcasing her range and longevity in Hollywood. The star believes people have moved on from the incident and hopes it has served to show a more human side to her formerly squeaky clean persona. In Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice […]
Content Treat Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions When Is It Time for Treatment? Things to Know Before Starting Treatment for Alcoholism Treatment can include counseling, medications, residential programs, and support groups. Alcohol dependence is often accompanied by certain mood or mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety. Along with your treatment for AUD, you may need […]
When using medications for the treatment of SUD in a patient with a comorbid psychiatric disorder, consideration should be given to potential undesirable drug interactions. For example, whereas the use of antidepressants alongside buprenorphine in patients with opioid use disorder and depression reduced the risk of overdose141, the use of benzodiazepines increased it, presumably reflecting […]
During the intervention, these people gather together to have a direct, heart-to-heart conversation with the person about the consequences of addiction. People use cannabis by smoking, eating or inhaling a vaporized form of the drug. Cannabis often precedes or is used along with other substances, such as alcohol or illegal drugs, and is often the […]
