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 [...]

With marijuana legalization in several states for medicinal and recreational purposes, many people are starting to relax their attitudes towards the drug. It's important to [...]

Overcome Denial and Take the Next Steps For some, it is easy to recognize the drugs or alcohol as a problem. However, seeing the chaos [...]

Many factors contribute to addiction, but some of them may surprise you. Learn what seemingly unrelated factors can increase addiction risk.

Certain factors can increase risk for addiction. Find out if you are in a high-risk category for developing a substance use disorder.

Like many other diseases, successful recovery from the disease of addiction can be achieved with proper treatment. Read to learn about addiction treatment.

The opiate use epidemic in Pennsylvania is now affecting a record number of newborn babies, according to Pennsylvania’s Health Care Cost Containment Council.1 Over the [...]