People often think of addiction as a problem with a specific individual user. This makes sense since everyone experiences addiction differently and has their own unique relationship with addictive behavior...
Over time, alcoholism can wreak havoc on the body and mind in countless ways. From organ and immune system function to memory and cognition, excessive alcohol consumption adversely affects some...
College has a reputation as a place where experimenting with alcohol and illicit substances is common. Many associate college with parties and social gatherings, where alcohol and drug abuse are...
Since addiction is widely acknowledged as a disease that affects the brain, it stands to reason that neurochemistry plays a large part in how people develop a dependence and tolerance...
The Psychology of a Drug Relapse When people talk about recovery from substance abuse disorder, the fear of relapse is commonly brought up. There is a persisting stigma that casts...
There’s an enormous problem wreaking havoc on women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with children; an alcoholism enabled by a culture of excuses. It’s called the “mommy drinking culture”,...
What is Anxiety? In order to cope with anxiety, it’s important to understand what it is. Anxiety is a normal emotion. When we experience stress or fear, the body naturally...
What Is an Intervention? An intervention is a process by which loved ones of an addict express their concerns regarding a substance use problem and encourage the addict to seek...
Addiction is a complicated disease that is frequently misunderstood. These misunderstandings can lead to beliefs and behaviors that make it harder for family, friends, and loved ones of substance abusers...
