Nar-Anon is a support program based on the 12-steps, that helps people who have an addicted friend or family member. It is not a religious…
Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder is a chronic disease that is characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol. It is also characterized by…
The holidays are meant to be a joyous time for people, but it can be an extremely hard time of the year especially for those…
There is and has been a national crisis of opioid abuse in our country. Opioids are prescribed painkillers, synthetic opioids, and illegal drugs such as…
The United States is in the middle of a serious opioid epidemic. Furthermore, we are in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Something seriously…
Psychology’s basis of addiction is controversial. The oldest belief, when it comes to addiction, is that the addict lacks self-control. The person wants to abstain…
Opioid addiction has become a national crisis; we are experiencing an opioid epidemic. Mental health disorders are bad and people are left untreated. Since opioids…
Today prescription drugs are prescribed every day for pain, mental, emotional, or other illnesses. They are given a set of directions from the doctor for…
It has long-since been understood and recognized that substance abuse and depression go hand-in-hand. Co-occurring disorders are extremely common for several reasons. First of all,…