What do Americans need to know about alcohol poisoning? The facts about alcohol poisoning are sobering and alarming. Alcohol poisoning leads to confusion, coma, and…
Why does relapse happen? Most will say that relapsing is inevitable, but that’s not true. Dealing with addiction relapse is common but can be avoided…
Sometimes, the most dangerous substance to abuse isn’t even an illicit drug. For example, many young people begin experimenting with inhalants—never considering the potentially deadly…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids have more than tripled since 1999—which…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that affects children, teens, and adults. It can occur in various circumstances and usually be managed with…
The experience of addiction in men vs. women is markedly different. How do men and women experience addiction differently? Men struggling with addiction often feel…
What are some ways to help a functioning alcoholic? The answer to this is simple: Get them to seek help. There is actually no such…
It’s not always easy to tell when a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), whether it is an addiction to alcohol,…
Suboxone can be a crucial part of recovery from opioid addiction, helping to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. However, coming off Suboxone — especially suddenly…
Addiction is a confounding disease. It is an incurable disease that you cannot hope to manage until you choose to participate in a treatment program.…