Drug & Alcohol Abuse & Rehab Articles
Driving Under the Influence: The Dangers of Drug Driving
Driving under the influence includes drug driving, which can end as disastrously as drunk driving. Unfortunately, drugged driving is more prevalent than we realize. Continue reading
Middle School Students in the Middle of Addiction
The number of middle school students in the middle of addiction is rising and parents must prepare their children for the first time most of them will encounter drugs. Continue reading
The Link Between Drug Addiction and Sexual Addiction
The link between drug addiction and sexual addiction reinforces the idea that sexual addiction is not about morality or sex. It is a disease, and there is treatment. Continue reading
Al-Anon: Breaking The Cycle For Families
Al-anon is breaking the cycle for families by providing support to the family members and friends of alcoholics. By detaching with love, we can build a better future. Continue reading
Men And The Consequences Of Addiction
Learning about men and the consequences of addiction they face may help us understand why men are twice as likely to develop substance abuse issues compared to women. Continue reading
Social Media And Addiction: Genuine Disorder Or Joke?
As the discussion about social media and addiction evolves, some people mock the idea, while others are truly concerned. Is social media addiction a genuine disorder or a joke? Continue reading
Women & Prescription Drugs: A Disturbing Epidemic Of Addiction
Women and prescription drugs are part of a disturbing epidemic of addiction. Examining prescription drug abuse among women is the first step to addressing this crisis. Continue reading
The Troubling Persistence of Substance Abuse on the College Campus
Substance abuse on the college campus continues to be a problem. We must not only know what is happening, but also address why this destructive behavior persists. Continue reading
The Addicted Brain
While it is clear addiction is a brain disease, we are still learning how the addicted brain malfunctions. A new study focuses on two areas of the brain that are critical to decision making. Continue reading
Who is Winning the War on Drugs? Not Us
If you ask most people who is winning the war on drugs, they would respond, “not us.” Shifting our approach from punishment to treatment could make a real difference. Continue reading
Alcohol 101: Learning New Facts & Remembering What You Forgot
We may assume we know everything we need to know about alcohol, but an Alcohol 101 primer can teach us some new things and remind us of the facts we have forgotten. Continue reading
Understanding Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is a controversial subject, but if your or a loved one’s time online is negatively affecting life, it is time to seek professional help. Continue reading
Ten Techniques for Combatting Stress and Addiction
Stress and addiction are inextricably linked. Taking good care of yourself and developing strong coping skills, however, can reduce your stress and reinforce your recovery. Continue reading
If Your Parents Are Addicts, Will You Be One Too?
If your parents are addicts, it is only natural for you to wonder if you will become one, too. While there is an increased risk, addiction is by no means inevitable, if you take certain steps. Continue reading
Examining The Unfortunate Intersection Of Suicide & Addiction
Suicide and addiction often go hand-in-hand. By examining the root causes of both and identifying where suicide and addiction intersect, we can prevent more tragedy. Continue reading
