For most veterans, during their deployment and after, they will experience intense physical, mental, and emotional difficulties. The veteran population is greatly impacted by several…
Numerous states have changed their laws regarding buying or being in possession of marijuana for recreational use and medical needs. Each state has different rules…
Loneliness is a state of mind, so being physically alone is not necessarily a sufficient condition for being lonely. One can have relationships or be…
Childhood trauma is a term used to describe a violent, dangerous, scary, or life-threatening event that an individual may experience from birth until age 18.…
Nicotine meets all the criteria for a dependence-producing drug. As a result, most people who smoke develop nicotine dependence. This makes trying to quit smoking…
As a general definition, addiction refers to a compulsive interest in almost anything despite negative outcomes. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or activities will also cause…
Although alcohol is considered socially acceptable to consume in most parts of the world and is heavily advertised on television and the streets, heavy alcohol…
One of the biggest ways to support a loved one struggling with Alcoholism is to understand Alcohol Use Disorder (shortened for AUD). Alcoholism is a…
Drug use in the United States continues to rise every year. Currently, nearly 32 million people are actively using drugs, 11.7% of the US population.…
People use drugs and alcohol for various reasons. Alcohol is legal and generally socially acceptable. There are people that will have a drink or two…