Alcohol addiction is a complex disease with psychological, biological, and social components, and like other chronic illnesses, addiction of

You may understand what alcoholism is, but how does it start? What leads a person from having the occasional drink to full-blown alcohol add

The numbers do not lie. Mental illness and addiction often overlap. Nearly 9 million people have a co-occurring disorder, according to...

When someone is addicted to alcohol or drugs, they often go through a detoxification process, an essential first step in recovery.

Untreated substance use disorders can be harmful to your health and life as a whole. It can even be fatal, so get help as early as possible.

Women often use substances differently from men and can experience adverse effects sooner and more severely.

The Coronavirus pandemic has created more time on our hands, and more stress in our lives and substance abuse is an increased risk.

In the midst of chaotic times, empty grocery store shelves, and price gauging, COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down.

There are five stages of addiction. There is no typical timeline for the stages. Each person goes through each phase at his or her own pace,

Attachment issues are at the heart of every addict. Attachment to a compulsive activity is their disease. Many addicts have trouble in....

While researchers know a lot about addiction, there’s still so much more to discover, especially when it comes to its prevention and...

The affluent and addiction - children of the very poor and the very rich show striking similarities related to drug use. Read this article w

Is addiction a by-product of mental illness, a form or mental illness, or are addiction and mental illness entirely two separate issues?

When you think the addict is sick, you as the family member might be just as sick. Addiction is a family disease. Read on to learn more.

Recovery starts with the true desire for change and the belief and hope that you can. Treatment can provide you the tools you need to live.