Having anxiety is normal. Everyone occasionally suffers from some social anxiety, but struggling with a social anxiety disorder—suffering from a debilitating fear of social situations—is…
In 1956, the American Medical Association (AMA) declared that alcoholism was a disease—not a moral failing, weakness, or character defect as so many people previously…
If you’re looking for a medical detox center that fits your specific needs, it would help if you knew the difference between holistic detox and…
Why does relapse happen? The basic definition of a drug or alcohol relapse is when the disease of addiction recurs after a period of abstinence…
What do Americans need to know about alcohol poisoning? The facts about alcohol poisoning are sobering and alarming. Alcohol poisoning leads to confusion, coma, and…
Why does relapse happen? Most will say that relapsing is inevitable, but that’s not true. Dealing with addiction relapse is common but can be avoided…
Sometimes, the most dangerous substance to abuse isn’t even an illicit drug. For example, many young people begin experimenting with inhalants—never considering the potentially deadly…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids have more than tripled since 1999—which…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that affects children, teens, and adults. It can occur in various circumstances and usually be managed with…
The experience of addiction in men vs. women is markedly different. How do men and women experience addiction differently? Men struggling with addiction often feel…