The Scope Blog

Addiction is a complex and deeply personal challenge. It doesn’t discriminate — it can affect anyone, no matter their age, gender or background. Whether it's you, a family member, a friend or a co-worker, understanding addiction is the first step toward finding help and hope.

Depression among adolescents is at an all-time high. It’s easy to think, “not my kid” — especially if they seem to be doing all the things that are expected of young people. But depression can be silent. Even the seemingly most vibrant young person with an active social life, friends, good grades and extracurricular activities can be masking pain not easily seen.

It's important to understand substance use disorders and how they can be treated. Here are four things we think you should know about these conditions.

When a young child is dealing with behavioral issues, it's important for their parents or guardians to understand their role in and during the behavior.

Unique times like these mean significant increases in anxiety. It is normal to experience anxiety in small amounts such as before a test, giving a speech or meeting someone new. However, when anxiety becomes so intense that we find ourselves avoiding situations and parts of our lives, we can be sure it has become a problem.

Drinking too much alcohol increases your risk of developing alcohol-related diseases or injuries.

Do you worry that you may be addicted to drugs or alcohol?

It’s natural to feel stressed during the coronavirus lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders. Learn how to manage your mental health during this time.

When your life spins out of control, asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Seek the help of a trained mental health professional.

Children can experience many of the same behavioral health problems as adults — depression, anxiety, substance use and more.

The good news is that overall drug use among America’s high school students is declining. Parents, however, shouldn’t take that as a sign they can back off of talking to their kids about drugs.

Do the holidays bring a feeling of dread as you think about all the things on your to-do list? While the holidays are a joyous time for many people, it can also be stressful.

Statistics on drug overdoses may be scary. But prescription opioids can be an important part of pain management.

Being able to recognize the signs of an overdose — and acting when an overdose has happened — can save a life.