How do I tell if I’m an addict?
Addiction remains a dangerous condition that can lead to serious issues and problems in your life. Addiction causes you to prioritize your addiction over other important responsibilities and aspects of…
Addiction remains a dangerous condition that can lead to serious issues and problems in your life. Addiction causes you to prioritize your addiction over other important responsibilities and aspects of…
Recent world events have left many of us under a great deal of pressure. If your reaction to stress has led to more drinking than you think is safe or…
Whether you or a loved one are addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or shopping, addiction can be a struggle. Indeed, experiencing addiction or watching someone else go through it is…
Living with someone who is struggling with substance abuse can feel overwhelming. You know that your loved one has a real problem. But they may have difficulty recognizing and accepting…
Addiction to drugs or alcohol can be absolutely crippling as it controls your life. However, once you come to acknowledge that you need help, you are one step closer to…
Alcohol use disorder and mental illness are often seen together. Each condition can influence the other, no matter which one developed first. Both need to be treated for a person…
It's easy to get lost in an alphabet soup of therapies when you're seeking help for mental health or substance abuse disorders. Is it better to try CBT or DBT?…
If you or someone you love is battling addiction, you know the toll that addiction takes on a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You also know that even with…
For many people in the United States, the chance of attending drug or alcohol rehab is just a dream. That's because health insurance isn't a guarantee throughout the country, and…
One common way people try to deal with drug addiction is to switch from one to another. For example, a drinker might start smoking pot. While this may seem like…