Alcohol addiction doesn't just affect the individual who is drinking. It can also tremendously impact family members, including spouses, children, parents, and extended family. How does alcohol...
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The effects of addiction are far-reaching and can affect virtually every aspect of a person’s life. Not only do addictions have physical consequences, but also emotional, psychological, social, and...
Opiates are drugs made from or containing opium, including codeine, morphine, and heroin. They are most often used to treat pain or induce sleep. Opiates are particularly addictive because they bind...
Prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as any prohibited narcotic when misused, and their abuse can quickly lead to an overdose. While most overdoses are unintentional, it doesn’t change the...
Alcohol addiction can affect anyone and doesn’t discriminate based on race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or work situation. Many working professionals with high-stress and high-stakes...
Addiction and recovery, despite their complexity, are often simplified, stereotyped, or mischaracterized in popular media and social scenarios. Due to the pervasive stigma around addiction, the...
Alcohol is one of the most addictive and easily accessible substances available. Alcohol dependence can begin at any age, and the longer a person is dependent on alcohol, the more dangerous it...
With Thanksgiving now behind us, it’s only a matter of time before Christmas is here. For some of us, the holidays allow us to enjoy the rest and relaxation we need in the comfort of family and...