Education & Awareness

Alcohol and drug addiction affect over 23.5 million Americans. Learn which states have been impacted most.

The opioid crisis has spread nationwide. In San Francisco, the effects are so severe that there are more drug users than high school students.

Americans are drinking themselves to death faster than ever before. Learn more about America's silent killer: alcohol.

While anyone can develop an addiction, people who work in the hospitality and food service industries are most vulnerable. Learn why this link persists.

When taken as prescribed, Xanax can help individuals manage their anxiety. But when combined with alcohol, this powerful medication can lead to overdose or even death. In this short video, learn about the dangers of combining benzodiazepines and alcohol.

Addiction alters brain activity, leading to personality changes. Find out the different ways addiction can affect your life and relationships.

The opioid epidemic has been a public health threat for years, but now it is linked to another danger: the return of HIV outbreaks. Learn how opioid addiction is driving a new HIV crisis.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl is being used to lace a wide variety of drugs including marijuana. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs.

Approximately 30 percent of Americans suffer from an alcohol misuse disorder. Many of which are high functioning individuals with successful careers and family lives.

A study has revealed that alcohol can permanently damage stem cell DNA and increase cancer risk. While the connection between alcohol and cancer is not new, this study has shown that it can lead to an increased risk in developed seven different types of cancer, including breast and bowel.

There are many misconceptions and generalizations about addiction. Learn about myths impacting public perceptions of the disease and why they are untrue.

The 911 Good Samaritan Law was passed as an effort to reduce the number of deadly overdoses and encourage people to seek help. Read more