Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health

2 months ago

Drinking alcohol is widely accepted as part of socializing, celebrating, and unwinding. For some people, drinking alcohol is a means…

How Alcohol Abuse Affects Relationships

3 months ago

Having a drink now and then is usually fine, but drinking too much too often can lead to alcohol use…

Can You Quit Drugs Without Rehab?

5 months ago

Ever wondered if you could break free from drugs without checking into rehab? The answer might surprise you – yes,…

What Professions Have the Highest Rates of Substance Use Disorders

5 months ago

A significant number of Americans continue to battle substance use disorder. The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health…

Is Willpower Enough to Overcome Substance Use Disorder?

5 months ago

When it comes to overcoming substance use disorder, many of us have been led to believe that sheer willpower is…

Most Addictive Substances Ranked

5 months ago

What is the most addictive substance? This may be a seemingly simple question, but it is actually pretty complicated to…

What Do Drugs Do to Your Brain?

5 months ago

The brain, to put it simply, is an incredibly complex organ. It has billions of nerve cells, called neurons. The…

How to Avoid Relapse

5 months ago

Recovery from substance dependence is a lifelong journey. One common challenge is dealing with the fear of relapsing. Working hard…

What is Substance Use Disorder?

6 months ago

Nobody who starts using substances or alcohol has the intention of becoming dependent, yet this condition now affects over 21…

Coping with Isolation #2

5 years ago

As a self-identified "loner" --and aren't we all a little bit? -- my first reaction to being sequestered at home