addiction

If you ever suffered an injury or contracted a disease, you were undoubtedly given prescription drugs as part of the healing process. It is estimated that 70 percent of Americans are currently on at least one prescription medication. While prescription

Alcoholism is a major health issue plaguing the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated that just over 14 million Americans over 18 have an alcohol use disorder. Additionally, 65 million Americans reported engaging in binge

When we think of drinking generally, we think of absolutes or extremes; people either don’t drink, drink responsibly, or people drink to excess. However, there seems to be a middle ground between socially responsible drinking and destructive drinking. Drinkers in

Prescription opioid abuse continues to be a major healthcare issue in the United States. The CDC reports that 106,699 people in the United States died of opioid overdoses in 2021. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that nearly

Addiction is a complex and progressive disorder that negatively affects the life of the user and their loved ones. An estimated 23 million people struggle with a substance abuse problem in the United States. While addiction is common, only one

In many ways, addiction is hard to simply define. It is a progressive and complex disorder that can take years to develop. As one’s addiction grows deeper, it gradually destroys the life of the addict and creates havoc with family

The drug addiction epidemic has cost over 800,000 people their lives over the past few decades – including over 70,000 lives in 2019 alone. Even those that are lucky enough to live will likely experience a wide range of physical,

Millions of people around the world are struggling to overcome their drug addiction, and while widespread help is available, many people fail to receive the support they so desperately need. It’s a harsh reality that often comes with dire consequences

When diagnosed with a health condition, your doctor will likely prescribe a medication to help cope with or overcome the symptoms. Prescription drug use plays an enormous role in the recovery process and is often the difference between living a