Many people already know how substance use, abuse, and addiction can bring many unpleasant effects and affect our mental and physical health. Drugs and alcohol not only alter a...

As with any health condition or disease, certain risk factors can play a role in the development of acute and chronic illnesses. These can include a genetic predisposition as...

Codependency is a term we hear thrown around a lot and it can enable destructive patterns and behaviors and create a dysfunctional relationship. When we say codependency, this means...

Today we know a lot about drugs and alcohol and the susceptibility of substance misuse and addiction. And with an astounding amount of information right at our fingertips, misconceptions...

If you’ve ever asked Google if you have a drinking problem, you’ve likely taken a quiz or two that may confirm or deny a problem. And with over 1...

The Center for Disease Control reports an epidemic level of overdose deaths. Naloxone, also known as Narcon, is FDA approved and a safe and effective emergency opioid overdose treatment...

For many, a detox is the first step in addiction recovery. The length of detoxification may be a few days to more than a week. Depending on the severity...

Since 1999, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths has quadrupled. More than 70% of deaths related to drug overdose during 1999...

We know the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the body. This also includes the physical appearance. Misuse and addiction can create visibly noticeable changes on the face...

Highly individual, The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a complex interchange of an individual’s life experience, environment across the lifespan, family genetics, and brain chemistry. Addiction...