The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released multiple public health alerts on opioid addiction and overdose in the years since the medication…
Drug addiction tends to disrupt life in more ways than one. Those suffering from addiction are plagued by cravings, self-control issues, and the impulse to…
While movies and fairy tales often depict the idea of family as a loving, nurturing space that shelters children from the harsh nature of the…
Growing up is hard, and family isn’t always easy. As tensions build between family members, communication becomes more complex, and frustration can accumulate to the…
While having a family is an adventure, that does not mean it is always a fun adventure. Anyone who has fought with their sibling, parent,…
Cocaine has been a popular party and club scene drug since the 70s, and its popularity in pop culture contributes significantly to this. Cocaine is…
Each person handles difficulties in his or her own way. For some people, even living through the most traumatic circumstances doesn’t seem to impact them…
You’ve woken up to withdrawal symptoms one too many times. You’re ready to make some changes in your life. Overcoming a substance abuse problem is…
An alcohol use disorder is a disorder that describes the correlation between excessive drinking and the negative consequences excessive drinking may incur. Often, those suffering…
Everyone uses coping mechanisms during times of stress or tension. These mechanisms, whether they are designed personally, or learned from an outside source, work to…
