Substance use disorder

While depression and addiction seem to go hand in hand, the connection between the two is very complicated and oftentimes quite misunderstood. As it is, each disorder is hard enough to handle on its own, let alone manage when they’re both wrapped up with one another. Many Americans misuse substances because they’re depressed and then, […]

In today’s society, marijuana use has become a regular everyday activity. Due to the normalization of it’s use, many individuals do not see it as a problem. Many people also believe that because the drug comes from a plant, it is not addictive and doesn’t cause harm. However, an individual can become addicted to it […]

Simply put, there is little difference between substance abuse and physical or psychological dependence. Both substance abuse and dependency are encompassed under the diagnostic material for substance use disorder (SUD). However, there are different severities of SUD that range from mild to severe. If an individual struggles with SUD, they will experience withdrawal symptoms when […]

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two popular behavioral therapy models used to treat mental health disorders. DBT is a modified form of CBT that has a distinct approach to treatment. While both effectively treat various mental health disorders, several important factors may influence which model a therapist uses to treat a […]

Substance use during pregnancy is a public health issue. According to a study done in the United States in 2012, 5.9% of women use illicit drugs while pregnant and 8.5% drink alcohol, resulting in over 380,000 infants born addicted to illicit substances and over 550,000 exposed to alcohol in utero. The most commonly used substances […]

Substance use in athletes is not uncommon and occurs in all sports and at most levels of competition. There are several reasons athletes may turn to drugs or alcohol, including enhancing performance, self-medicating untreated mental illness, and dealing with stress. However, many athletes may not realize the consequences on the mind and body of using […]

There is a reason that addiction is called a family disease: it affects the whole family: partners, close family members, and children.  Not to mention co-workers, friends, and neighbors. It is said that for every person with substance use disorder, another 5 people are impacted by their illness.Overtime the consequences of addiction pile up: job […]

June represents the celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall movement was the pinnacle of the gay liberation movement in the United States. Since then each June hosts a series of pride events, parades, picnics, vigils and memorials, workshops, and concerts to raise awareness, celebrate liberation, and […]

This interview with Dr Gallus highlights his passion for medical detox, the reason he opened Gallus, top tips for people seeking recovery, and his greatest sense of achievement. Dr. Gallus is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. He obtained his B.S. in Health and Physical Education from the University of Montana, and his D.O. from the […]