The opioid epidemic is a significant issue throughout the country, with the president even declaring it a public health emergency in 2017. Opioid use affects [...]

What is self-medication? On the surface, self-medication seems harmless. We may think of self-medication as having a glass of wine or a brownie after a [...]

Identifying and addressing underlying trauma is an important step in treating substance abuse. Learn more about the connection between addiction and trauma.

A “substance” is anything that can alter a person’s mood or cognition. Substances can range from caffeine and alcohol to cocaine and heroin. While many [...]

People in the midst of drug addiction may hurt the people they love most. They may lie, steal or physically harm family members and friends. [...]

Pennsylvania is near the top of the list of states that have felt the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The CDC has released [...]

Addiction can cause many negative factors in a person’s life. Furthermore, loved ones of those who are addicted are also left with a variety of [...]

Because of the negative stigma surrounding addiction, many people are reluctant to seek help or medical advice on how to deal with their substance use. [...]

It’s not easy to talk to children about addiction. You may be worried your children will find the subject uncomfortable, or wonder if they will [...]

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders diagnosed in children and adults. Additionally, it’s common that anxiety and substance abuse can exist [...]

To many, the concept of “gateway drugs” might seem dated, or like a relic of the DARE programs of their school days. However, the term [...]

When you are in recovery for addiction, you are focused on staying sober and regaining your health. You may be concerned about the possibility of [...]

Choosing to pursue treatment is a great first step in your journey toward recovery. Researching available treatment options and figuring out which path will be [...]

Boundaries are key to a healthy relationship with any loved one, but they are especially crucial to relationships with those in your life who are [...]

According to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, 90 percent of adults who are addicted to prescription drugs started using drugs in middle school [...]

You're cleaning your child's room and find a bag of pills, or maybe school calls saying he's been caught drinking on school grounds. Perhaps a [...]