Adolescence is a life stage often marked by mood swings, pushback against authority, and a growing desire for independence. When teens already seem to be…
The psychoactive drugs people take to get relief from insomnia, exhaustion, pain, anxiety, guilt, and boredom are habit-forming for many people across the globe. Although…
Living with an addict or watching a loved struggle with addiction is one of the hardest things you’ll ever go through. The problems wrought by…
Is addiction a chronic brain disorder or is it a behavioral problem? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has just issued a new definition…
Alcohol and drug use has a complicated relationship with music, television, and movies. While addiction is generally thought of as deviant and culturally unacceptable, pop…
The relationship between addiction and motherhood is never a functional one, but the love a mother has for her children can be a powerful motivator…
The link between alcohol use in pregnant women and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, (adverse health issues and cognitive impairments found in babies due to the…
Alcohol poisoning and drug overdoses are both major concerns in the U.S. Alcohol alone kills an average of six Americans per day, while the opioid…
While there is a lot of grey area when it comes to what you should and shouldn’t consume during pregnancy, the research is clear that…
Anxiety affects millions of people each year, and unfortunately, many people don’t seek help even when they’ve long needed it. Experts say that anxiety is…