The path from addiction to treatment is never straight. It often goes in fits and starts. Typically, someone won’t even acknowledge a problem for a…
From the outside, addictive behavior is baffling. Loved ones can often see that someone has a problem but that person refuses to admit it or…
Family history is the single biggest risk factor for developing a substance use disorder. Studies estimate that about 50 percent of of your addiction risk…
People who use marijuana can have a range of issues physically and mentally. Addiction is just one of them, but memory impairment and altered brain…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keep track of data on accidental deaths from driving under intoxication. Drunk driving is not a new phenomenon but…
Binge drinking is a dangerous activity but most people minimize the risks or don’t understand them all when they’re in the midst of it. Adults…
Substance abuse has been long associated with inner city areas, low income neighborhoods, and urban communities. While substance abuse is still an issue in this…
Kratom comes from a tropical region in Southeast Asia. Fresh or dried kratom leaves are chewed or brewed in tea. Kratom may also appear in…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases impacting breathing. This may include chronic bronchitis or emphysema. These problems result from…
The spiral down to addiction is something every addict goes through. Most drug use starts off small. Perhaps the person set out to just try…