Alcohol detox and rehab can take place in a variety of settings. Some people need the round-the-clock support provided by inpatient medical services. However, others…
Meth is a powerfully addictive stimulant primarily found in the U.S. as an illegal street drug. There are people addicted to this drug across the…
More than 14 million teens and adults in the U.S. have diagnosable problems related to marijuana use. Among all substances, only alcohol use leads to…
Alcohol use comes with a variety of potential problems. Those problems include disruption of your normal memory functions. You can run into trouble even if…
Opiates, also known as opioids, are some of America’s most commonly abused prescription medications. The same category of substances also includes heroin and other illegal…
Addiction can damage your life in numerous ways. Much of this damage occurs directly to you in the form of mental and physical health problems.…
Feelings of anxiety are a universal part of the human experience. However, not all people experience these feelings to the same degree. Most people experience…
Heroin is one of the many substances made from chemicals found in the opium poppy plant. Like all opiates or opioids, the drug is addictive.…
If you’re battling substance use issues, various treatments may be part of your recovery. For alcohol addiction and opioid addiction, medication is a common element…
Relapses are fairly common among people in recovery from substance addiction. If you experience such a setback, you can recover from it and continue your…