Drug Addiction

Detoxing from alcohol or another addictive substance can be difficult. This is why many people wind up ending their detox early or not even starting the process. However, postponing or…

Helping a loved one struggling with addiction may be one of the most difficult tasks a family ever takes on. This is especially true for helping a loved one struggling…

It can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that a loved one may be struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) or different forms of substance misuse. This…

A family bond is one of the strongest bonds there is. However, that does not mean that that bond isn't tested from time to time, especially when addiction becomes part…

Xanax addiction is on the rise once again. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Drug overdose deaths involving benzodiazepines steadily increased from 1,135 in 1999 to 11,537…

Co-occurring disorders are much more common than many people may think. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “7.7 million adults co-occurring mental and substance use disorders" in…

As our understanding of people and genetics has continued to expand, the question, “Is addiction genetic?” has been coming up more and more. Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple…

Many people don't realize just how prevalent Xanax misuse is, let alone how dangerous it can be. For example, Xanax use has interwoven itself into the opioid epidemic in a…

There is a strong connection between parenting and addiction. This connection is one that often impairs the entire family unit. According to Social Work in Public Health, “Each family and…