The first step in addiction treatment is to stop using drugs or alcohol. Stopping the use of alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other drugs can cause…
Sober living programs can help people in recovery establish and maintain a substance-free lifestyle. Also called transitional or supportive living homes, these accommodations can be…
People who use drugs and alcohol can develop a set of mental health symptoms that are collectively called psychosis. Drug-induced psychosis can also occur during…
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by constant, excessive, and uncontrollable worry and anxiety about a variety of common life stressors…
Experts estimate that 1 in 5 adults in the United States is living with a mental illness and 1 million employees are absent from work…
Stimulants and depressants are drugs that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). They can have wide-ranging effects on the mind and body.…
Adderall is a prescription drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It comes in various strengths. The 7.5-mg IR (immediate release) is an…
Relapse is a common but frequently misunderstood part of addiction recovery. The term relapse refers to a return to substance use after a period of…
Alcohol withdrawal seizures can occur 6-48 hours after the last drink, sometimes even 2-7 days after you stop alcohol consumption. Seizures (convulsions) occur during alcohol…
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a type of personality disorder that causes feelings of helplessness, submissiveness, wanting to be cared for, needing constant reassurance, and…