For those struggling with alcoholism, recovery is not as simple as stopping alcohol use. Alcoholism’s effect on the body means that withdrawal from alcohol can not only be difficult and uncomfortable, but it can also be life-threatening. That’s why long-term...
Many do not realize substance use disorders and mental health disorders often intersect, but it is pretty common. Those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders often turn to alcohol and drugs as a way to self-medicate their...
No one wants to believe that someone they love is addicted to drugs. You wouldn’t wish drug addiction on your worst enemy, never mind your best friend, child, or significant other. But with nearly ten percent of the United States population facing some type of...
Many do not realize that substance use disorders and mental health disorders often intersect. It is pretty common. Those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders often turn to alcohol and drugs as a way to self-medicate their...
Addiction is a heartbreaking disease that is misunderstood by many. The myths about drug addiction only add to the stigma and often stop addicts from getting the help that they so desperately need. Of all of the myths about addiction, the most damaging may be that...
Once thought to be a powerful and safe solution to treating pain, opioids are now known as the cause of an addiction crisis that will take decades to solve. With over one hundred people in the United States overdosing on opioids every day, the opioid crisis is a...
