Over the last two decades, there has been a drastic increase in prescription opioid abuse, often leading to addiction and overdose. This epidemic has become…
While many parents find themselves worried about their teen or young adult child using alcohol or marijuana, there is another, more insidious, substance abuse threat…
When a person experiences a fear of a specific thing or circumstance that is not logically associated with an actual threat, this fear may be…
Our society has a way of incorporating alcohol into just about everything, and this is never so clear as when you are newly sober. For…
Substance abuse among adolescents is a persistent problem in the US, and often leads to life-changing consequences. For teenage girls who experience underage pregnancy, the…
Women are drinking at higher rates than ever before, and mothers are no exception. Drinking is sometimes considered an essential part of motherhood, touted as…
Aside from the many physical consequences of addiction, substance abuse can lead to mental and emotional side effects. These symptoms may be concealed by the…
While substance abuse is often associated with partying, some addictions begin when a high school or college student wishes to improve their academic performance or…
There are many different forms of pills that claim to promote weight loss that are available by prescription as well as over the counter. While…
Addiction is often thought of as a young person’s disease, but in some cases, older adults may be the most vulnerable to developing a new…