Recovery from a mental health condition such as substance abuse and addiction is a difficult journey marked by many highs and lows. A vital aspect…
The decision to seek addiction treatment can be daunting. One of the most common concerns is: “Can I get fired for going to rehab?” Fear…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Alcohol use disorder (AUD) (commonly called alcoholism)…
Wondering how many people overcome meth addiction? Recovery is possible when determination meets professional support. Each journey looks different, but the essential ingredients are the…
When you’re not sure what a pill is, there are ways to find out. Online tools and resources can help you identify pills and find…
Prescription painkiller Vicodin has two active ingredients—an opioid drug hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is used to treat severe pain but is widely misused and can…
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…
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…
People with substance use disorders are at a higher risk of developing mental and behavioral health conditions, such as anxiety and mood disorders, major depressive…
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.…