Triggers are stimuli - a sound, sight, place, person, date, or even a smell - that remind us of memories of a traumatic event [...]

Problematic substance use is all too common. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, almost half of all Americans have a family member who [...]

What is alcohol withdrawal? Alcohol, when abused or consumed heavily over time, can lead to our body’s physical dependence on it. Alcohol is a central [...]

Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is characterized as a chronic condition marked by an individual’s inability to stop drinking alcohol despite the potential or [...]

Alcohol addiction is a nuanced disorder that affects both the brain and body. The National Institutes of Health defines alcohol addiction as an alcohol use [...]

Drug addiction often impacts more than just the person struggling with the disease - in addition, their friends, family, coworkers and partners can also feel [...]

Just as there is no single motivating factor behind drug use, so too is there no one reason why drug usage habits can become addiction. [...]

No one ever makes the conscious decision to become addicted to anything. Through a series of events, whether it’s early exposure to drugs as a [...]

You’ve heard it countless times, but allow us to say it once more: the pandemic threw a lot of traditional ways of life out [...]

If your teenager, or teens in your family, are struggling with addiction, it’s understandable that you want them to get the help they need. Many [...]

Anyone facing addiction knows how intimidating that the situation can be. So many individuals choose to struggle in silence, refusing to reach out and receive [...]

Edibles are food products typically made with highly-concentrated cannabis or infused with marijuana. Edibles come in a variety of forms including baked goods, chocolates, gummies, [...]

The week of March 15, 2020 alcohol sales increased 55% over the previous year. This huge spike coincides with stay at home orders across the [...]

Drinking plays a role in countless holiday traditions, from wine with dinner on Thanksgiving to eggnog at Christmas and champagne when toasting the new year. [...]

Prescription drugs are vital medicine for many people. They treat illnesses and medical conditions, and may improve quality of life. However, there could be [...]

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Additionally, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) [...]