Cocaine use has been a significant problem in the United States over the past few decades and continues to grow worse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that over five million [...]
There’s nothing abnormal about feeling sad, lonely, or unhappy at certain times in life. It’s something we all experience from time to time and for different reasons – a loved one passes away, [...]
Opioids are a powerful family of medications used as part of pain management programs. From major surgeries to alleviate the pain from major diseases such as cancer, opioids are an effective tool [...]
When you marry your spouse, you vow to stick together through thick and thin and sickness and health. There is no doubt your marriage will experience many highs and some significant lows. Of all [...]
It is normal to feel anxiety from time to time. Whether it is interviewing for a job, driving in rush hour traffic, or taking an exam, anxiety can help you focus and motivate you to do your best. [...]
If you are struggling with alcohol abuse, you have many choices when it comes to treatment. While there are many excellent options for alcohol treatment, finding the right level of care can be a [...]
The teenage years can be very difficult to navigate for young people. With immense brain and body changes, increasing social and scholastic pressures, and increased responsibilities at home, many [...]
Opioid addiction is a major health crisis that plagues America. The Centers for Disease Control states that just over 75.000 Americans died of opioid overdoses in a year-long period ending in [...]
The successful completion of a drug treatment program is a major life achievement. If you are near or just completed treatment, you worked hard to address and overcome your substance abuse [...]
Depression (commonly known as major depressive disorder) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. According to data provided by the National Institute of Mental Health [...]