Drug Abuse
05 Feb 2024
Risks of Benzodiazepine Use: What to Know
Benzodiazepines, sometimes called “benzos,” are prescription medications that depress the..
29 Jan 2024
Medication Assisted Treatment
Addiction is a chronic brain disease characterized by an intense..
27 Nov 2023
Understanding Addiction as a Disease
Addiction is often mistaken as a moral weakness, but it’s..
26 Oct 2023
Understanding Addiction Relapse and Signs of Relapse
The path to addiction recovery is rarely a straight road...
23 Oct 2023
Crack Cocaine: How to Spot Abuse
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s..
17 Feb 2023
FDA Advisors Vote: Is Narcan the Answer to the Opioid Epidemic?
Nearly 200 people died a day from opioid overdose in..
16 Nov 2022
Inhalants may not be the first thing to come to..
30 Oct 2022
PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma is So Often at the Heart of Addiction
I feel anxious, overwhelmed, and on edge. I am angry..
26 Sep 2022
What is Kratom? Is It Addictive?
Kratom is sold legally in all but six states and..
01 Aug 2022
An Addict Tells Her Story: An ACE Avalanche
“An affair. A divorce. Mental illness and heartbreak. I was..
26 Jun 2022
New Beginnings: When Addiction Recovery Starts
“After years of turmoil and struggling with substance abuse, my..
12 Jun 2022
We All Fall Down: Heroin Addiction
“When your world feels chaotic, your relationships have crumbled and..
31 May 2022
My Ignorance… Your Addiction: Codependency in Familes with Addiction
“Time away has been healthy for me… at least I..
11 May 2022
Falling In Love: A Toxic Relationship with Oxy
We know love can be all consuming, even if we..
02 May 2022
The Distance Between Us: The Changing Roles Within a Family of Addiction
“I’ve packed up my childhood bedroom. Riddled with anxiety and..
19 Apr 2022
A Glimpse Out My Window: An Addict’s Sister Shares Her Story
Welcome to the first in our An Addict’s Sister series,..
01 Apr 2022
Why Do We Struggle With Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse is drug or alcohol use that cannot be..
18 Mar 2022
Can You Force an Addict Into Rehab?
It can be impossible to see beyond addiction. Eating, sleeping,..
11 Mar 2022
Searching for Couples Drug Rehab? Here’s What You Should Know
Couples love to do everything together… including rehab. The number..
04 Mar 2022
Signs of Tramadol Addiction
Millions of Americans suffer from some form of addiction and..
28 Feb 2022
Can Addicts and Alcoholics Handle Moderation?
Moderation is the key to happiness. People have said that..
21 Feb 2022
Is it Possible to Have an Adderall Addiction?
While your coworkers are slurping down gallons of coffee and..
15 Feb 2022
Addiction is a liar. It allows you to overlook obvious..
08 Feb 2022
Am I An Addict? How to Know
Am I an addict? That’s a simple but powerful question...
01 Feb 2022
What is Drug Court and Will it Pay for Rehab?
Jammed court dockets. Long waiting lists for addiction treatment centers...
18 Jan 2022
Why Celebrity Relapse is So Common… and What Can We Learn From It
When news of a celebrity relapse hits, most people are..
12 Jan 2022
What is Outpatient Rehab?
Damaged relationships. Decimated finances. Deadened self-worth. Addiction can leave a..
27 Dec 2021
Why are overdoses on the rise in America?
It is another deadly milestone. For the first time ever,..
15 Dec 2021
8 Tips on Approaching Someone About Addiction During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for connecting with friends and..
09 Dec 2021
Addiction and Christmas: Top 10 Reasons Why the Holidays Can Make Addiction Worse
Addiction and Christmas go hand in hand just like the..
02 Dec 2021
3 New Drug Trends Among Youth to Watch in 2022… and What You Can Do About Them
Kids are turning to drug use at a very early..
18 Nov 2021
9 Ways to Help Someone Suffering from Addiction
The battle with addiction isn’t an individual one. It takes..
15 Nov 2021
Social Media and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Advertisers love social media. The average person spends three to..
03 Nov 2021
5 Things We Can Learn from Celebrity Overdoses
Celebrities have a way of dominating the headlines. No matter..
18 Dec 2020
Fentanyl Deaths Drive Overdose Rate to a Record High, Tied to the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s not a record anyone wants to see broken: May..
01 Dec 2020
Whippets: 13 Things to Know About This Dangerous Drug
Final exams were over and 18-year-old Hamish Bidgood was partying..
03 Nov 2020
8 Lies Addicts Tell… and Why
How do you tell if an alcoholic is lying? It’s..
02 Oct 2020
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking Xanax?
Thinking about quitting Xanax? Read this first. Xanax belong to..
27 Apr 2020
Meth, Missing Teeth & Mayhem: 5 Things Tiger King Teaches Us About Meth Addiction
Netflix’s docuseries Tiger King offers a front row seat to..
11 Oct 2019
Where to Get Help for Family Members of Drug Addicts
Help is out there for family members of drug addicts...
13 Jun 2019
How Drugs Affect The Brain
With opioids becoming more of a devastating, national epidemic, more people..
29 May 2019
Do Other Countries Treat Addiction Like Us and See It as a Global Disease?
Different countries have a variety of problems to solve. One..
30 Apr 2019
Understanding The Dangers Of Deadly Drug Combinations For Women
In the first part of our dangerous and deadly drug..
19 Mar 2019
7 Opioid Alternatives For Kids
As a parent, it is your duty to protect your..
04 Mar 2019
The Hidden and Deadly Drug Combinations for Men
There are many drugs, both legal and illicit, which can..
