About 10% of Americans experience substance use disorder (drug addiction) at some point in their lives. If you or someone you love develops this disease, you might worry it will...
How Psychiatrists Treat Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Substance use disorder (SUD), also known as drug or alcohol addiction, involves compulsive, unmanageable use of drugs or alcohol despite the harm it causes. While SUDs are difficult to manage...
What Is Secular Organizations For Sobriety (SOS)?
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS), also known as save our selves, is a non-profit network combining non-professional local groups dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain sobriety from alcohol and...
How To Hold An Intervention For Your Adult Child
If you are a parent of an adult child suffering from a mental health issue or struggling with drug use, it may be time for you to consider an intervention...
College Students And Prescription Drug Misuse
College is a place for American youth to explore, grow, discover, and develop into successful and optimistic adults. But undergraduate students also face heavy workloads, peer pressure, and high rates...
Why Rehab Centers Separate Men & Women
There are gender-specific rehab centers that separate men and women during the recovery process. Although women and men can attend the same rehab center, they are likely separated to avoid...
Why Helping Others Can Lead To Long-Term Sobriety
Substance use disorders, also known as drug addiction or alcohol addiction, are conditions that bring about a compulsive and repeating cycle of euphoria and craving in people’s lives. Over time,...
Is It Okay To Drink Alcohol In Addiction Recovery?
While alcohol is the most commonly used addictive drug, many people become addicted to other substances, such as illicit drugs and prescription opioids. When recovering from an addiction to a...
How To Quit Smoking Or Vaping In Recovery
If you or a family member are trying to quit smoking or vaping while in addiction recovery, there are several ways to do so. While some may consider drug treatment...
The Impacts of Parental Substance Abuse On Children
The side effects of parental substance abuse can affect the whole family as stated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In fact, parental substance use may...