Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health

6 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

6 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?

8 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

9 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?

9 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

9 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?

9 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

9 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?

10 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