When people first become motivated to quit drugs and alcohol, they often think recovery is only about abstinence. As long as they can resist using
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) are two conditions that often co-occur. When they occur together, these two disorders are more challenging
When someone is battling substance abuse, they are not only dealing with chemical dependency and addiction. Such individuals frequently have other co-occurring disorders that complicate
When an alcoholic’s family includes children, the repercussions can be severe, often lasting well into adulthood for kids who grow up with an alcoholic parent.
Addiction is often considered a lack of willpower or a moral issue. And relapse is considered a failure.
Addiction is a chronic disease that claims thousands of lives each year. Modern medical science has devised many effective tools to help people recover from
When you look at national trends in substance abuse, alcohol tops the list with 80% of Americans reporting drinking at least once in their lifetime.
Annual surveys on drug and alcohol consumption in the United States are the primary sources of information about the use of recreational drugs. Over the
When you think about a drug addict, do you think of words like courageous, resilient, and honest? These are not words that are typically used
Love or Codependency: How to Tell the Difference? All around you, you hear the words “true love” and “soul mate” thrown around. There’s a common
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