When you’re thinking about starting rehab or helping someone you care about take that step, it’s natural to wonder how long the process will take.…
When someone is struggling with intense mood swings, depression, or anxiety and there’s substance use involved, it can be hard to know what’s really going…
When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it’s hard to know when or how to step in. You might feel like you’ve already…
Prescription drugs are often used to treat real medical issues, but that doesn’t mean they’re always safe. Some of the most commonly prescribed medications also…
What may start with a legitimate need for sleep can sometimes shift into a cycle of reliance, misuse, and unintended consequences. If you’ve noticed changes…
If you’ve been reading about addiction, treatment options, or overdose risks, you’ve probably seen the words opioid and opiate used in different ways. Sometimes they…
Some people say marijuana isn’t addictive. Others talk about how hard it is to stop once it becomes a daily habit. So which is true?…
It often starts with a prescription. Maybe for anxiety, panic attacks, or trouble sleeping. Medications like Xanax, Ativan, or Klonopin can feel like a lifeline…
Bringing up addiction with someone you care about isn’t easy. You might worry about saying the wrong thing, pushing them away, or making the situation…
Addiction is a deadly disease that affects not only the addict but their entire family. Having a mom who is struggling with addiction is challenging…