Entries Written By rtblogadmin
Alcohol and Drug Use Among Police Officers: Strategies for Prevention
Substance use disorder can happen to anyone. However, a career in law enforcement comes with a lot of unique stressors, any of which can increase the risk of substance dependency. Alcohol and drug use among police officers is not uncommon. An estimated one in four officers struggle with a substance use disorder. Further research shows …
Soaring Transgender Addiction Rates and the Need for Compassionate Care
Substance use and other mental health conditions touch all communities and types of people. But for individuals who are transgender, addiction rates and rates of other mental illnesses tend to be much higher than those in the general population. This is largely due to the increased social, political, and economic barriers that many transgender people …
Paramedic and EMT Stress: Combating Job-Related Physical and Mental Health Issues
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), including paramedics, are often the critical link between the site of an emergency and the hospital. Being among the first healthcare professionals to arrive on the scene, they provide crucial assistance in emergency medical care and transportation. However, their roles come with various challenges and hazards, exposing them to multiple rigors …
Veteran Suicide: Prevention, Causes, and Resources for Seeking Help
Every day, an average of 16 veterans die by suicide. This is well above the national civilian average and an unmistakable sign that more needs to be done to support the mental health of veterans. Effective veteran suicide prevention, however, requires a multi-faceted approach that takes into account, not just the unique challenges that veterans …
Overcoming Stigma: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic’s Unique Impact on the Black Community
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a significant concern in the United States, affecting people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and nationalities. However, the opioid epidemic has had a disproportionate impact on the black community, making it a crucial topic for discussion and a chance to combat associated stigmas. The opioid crisis has become a true …
