At one time, addiction was seen as a problem that afflicted the weak. It was thought that anyone could stop using drugs if he or she had enough willpower....
If you or someone you know is trying to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, you are likely wondering how to prevent relapse. Unless you understand the process and...
In what’s essentially a shady insurance scam, numerous fake drug rehab centers have popped up across the country in recent years. These “fake” rehabs have become so prevalent, in...
The link between marijuana use during the teenage years and the development of schizophrenia later in life seems to be established, according to the World’s Psychiatric Institution. For decades,...
As the nation battles the heroin problem that has already taken many lives, we often overlook the threat posed by other drugs, such as cocaine. Addressing the drug problem...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, employees of the restaurant industry use illegal drugs, particularly cocaine, at double the rate of the national average. More...
If you are like the countless other people who are battling addiction and looking for a way out, you are likely wondering if addiction self help books can allow...
Death by drug overdose has become increasingly common thanks to the widespread popularity of prescription drugs and other opioids. Overall, opioids were responsible for more than 33,000 deaths in...
Substance abuse problems can be devastating both for the person struggling with addiction and for his or her family. Watching your child battle with addiction is frightening and frustrating;...
In September 2017, the FDA approved an app designed to help treat substance abuse. This momentous event marked the first instance of federal regulators giving the go-ahead to a...