Substance Abuse

What is a Functional Alcoholic?  About 29.5 million people ages 12 and older struggled with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2021. Although millions of people struggle with alcoholism, there are [...]

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 1 million people aged 12 or older report having a heroin use disorder in 2021. Heroin is a very addictive substance that can not only [...]

Heroin is a highly addictive drug that significantly impairs an addict’s health and well-being. Not only does heroin use negatively impact an addict’s physical and mental health, but it fractures [...]

Prescription drugs are commonly prescribed to make one feel better. But some people abuse prescription drugs leading to dependency issues that worsen everything. Substance abuse reduces mental [...]

Cocaine is a dangerous drug that has been responsible for countless overdoses and substance abuse issues. It works by stimulating feel-good chemicals in the brain, making the body want more of [...]

Many people drink. But for some people, drinking is more than just a recreational habit. For some, it becomes an addiction.  The line between recreational drinking and addiction is not always [...]

When people talk about struggles with drugs and alcohol, the terms dependence and addiction are often used interchangeably. Although the concepts are similar, and it is difficult to separate one [...]

The drug Xanax is a widely prescribed medication used to manage medical and mental health symptoms. Although effective, using drugs like Xanax and other benzodiazepines is not without risk. Data [...]

Adderall is a prescription medication used by the medical and mental health communities to address symptoms related to various common disorders. Adderall is not a new drug. It was approved for [...]

When you struggle with a mental health condition such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and experience the symptoms of drug addiction, it is referred to as a dual diagnosis or a co-occurring [...]