Tag: addiction

Substance abuse affects individuals across all demographics, yet research shows that the pathways to addiction, as well as responses to treatment, can significantly differ between genders. Understanding these differences is crucial in developing effective, gender-responsive …

Addiction is a horrible disease that affects millions of people. Whether you struggle with abusing drugs or alcohol, no one can help you break the chains of addiction until you realize you have a problem. …

Our families have the potential to be one of the most important resources for both our physical safety and our mental well-being. However, situations inside families have the potential to encourage detrimental feelings and actions, …

Addiction has been an increasingly worrying factor for the USA, costing the American society on average, “$740 billion dollars per year,” stated by the American Addiction Centers. At some point in your life, you may …

According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that approximately 15% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 admitted to binge drinking in their postpartum period. Other …

23 million Americans required treatment for a problem with drugs or alcohol in 2013. And yet, less than 3 million went for professional help. Part of the problem is understanding the difference between physical dependence …

Addiction is something millions of mothers deal with, yet few know how to address with their children. Whether it’s alcohol, heroin, or something in between, you need to open the lines of communication with your …

Overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things that you can do, no matter what the substance is. While it is challenging, overcoming addiction is possible provided that you follow the right steps, which should …

Out of habit, when we discuss addiction, we tend to provide generalized information that applies to anyone who may be impacted by a substance abuse disorder. While this approach may provide valuable information to people, …

Substance or alcohol addiction has a considerable impact on all spheres of a person’s life. There is no need to make a full list of all of them: any individual having an addict in his …

Not everyone who will try a drug in their lifetime will become addicted, but it is crucial to be able to understand addiction in its full complexity. Addiction depends on a wide range of factors, …

Losing a loved one to addiction is painful and it comes with a lot of guilt. Friends and family get the horrible feeling they could have done something to save their loved one from addiction, …