Alcohol use disorder commonly occurs alongside a gambling addiction. There are a variety of factors that influence and encourage this relationship. One obvious reason is…
The term “sex addict” has become less concrete in recent years, and there is debate in the medical community about whether sexual addiction actually exists.…
For many years, if you had a drinking problem, you were quickly labeled an “alcoholic”. This term has been thrown around carelessly for generations and…
Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses in America, and although it can be managed, it can also be life-threatening if it is too…
Addiction does not discriminate. It touches people of all ages, races, backgrounds, and social statuses. But one thing that every addict has had in common…
If you have experienced alcohol addiction, whether personally or in witnessing the struggles of a loved one, you know how damaging alcohol can be to…
If you’re considering seeking help for alcohol abuse, you have likely come across treatment centers that mention medical detoxification as the first step in your…
The opioid epidemic in the US keeps getting worse every year. In 2017, nearly 50,000 people died of opioid-related overdoses. Despite all the attention this…
PAWS stands for post-acute-withdrawal syndrome. PAWS is a name for symptoms that linger after the initial week or two of acute withdrawal. People typically experience…
At least half of people with substance use disorders have a co-occurring mental health issue and some estimates put that figure much higher–as high as…