Drinking large amounts of alcohol one night a week is worse than consuming a single serving of alcohol daily. According to the CDC, binge drinking is a big problem that affects more than 38 million Americans. Binge drinking is common among college students but can...
It’s heartbreaking to know there’s only so much you can do when someone you love has a problem with addiction. As much as you might try, you’re not responsible for their healing. But your courage to establish firm boundaries will help both of you. What Substance Abuse...
To understand the origins of addiction often requires an examination of personal trauma. Every person reacts to negative circumstances differently, but each deserves an equal opportunity to heal.What Is Trauma?The American medical community first investigated the...
It’s surprising for some people to realize that cocaine—once considered an 80s party drug—is still a problem all these years later. Both cocaine and its derivative, crack cocaine, are serious addiction threats for people under their influence, and professional...
Many young adults think that taking club drugs—also known as designer drugs—won’t have serious consequences or put them at risk for addiction. But any substance that prompts a mind-altering effect has the potential to do great harm, and no dance party or concert...
In many ways, we respond to the struggles and eventual triumphs of other people because we share a basic humanity: it builds us up to know someone experienced the same difficulties but managed to overcome them. If you’re at a point where a boost in your recovery...
