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 Hello QDT listeners,
Have you wondered if your substance use is problematic or if you’re at risk of addiction? This week, Dr. Monica Johnson is breaking down how addiction works and the ways different drugs affect our brain. In a future episode, she'll discuss common substances that people may use or overuse and what to watch out for to avoid your own use turning into misuse or addiction.
Many people have noticed shifts in their use since the start of the pandemic—and with good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of June 2020, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19. In addition, nearly 100,000 people died of an overdose in the first year of the pandemic, which was an increase of 29% from the previous year. It’s also important to note that 75% of those deaths involved synthetic opioids.
So if you have concerns about your use of substances, they're valid! There were many people who had questionable use before the pandemic that has worsened, as well as folks who barely used that now use on a regular basis. It’s important for you to understand some concepts related to substance use and its effects so you can make informed decisions for yourself and seek help if necessary. Listen to the episode here.
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| The Show Girl | It's 1927 when Olive McCormick moves from Minneapolis to New York City determined to become a star in the Ziegfeld Follies. Extremely talented as a singer and dancer, it takes every bit of perseverance to finally make it on stage.
Then she meets Archie Carmichael. Handsome, wealthy—the only man she's ever met who seems to accept her modern ways—her independent nature and passion for success. But once she accepts his proposal of marriage he starts to change his tune, and Olive must decide if she is willing to reveal a devastating secret and sacrifice the life she loves for the man she loves. | |
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