Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is a chronic disease that alters how the brain functions and disrupts everyday life. Drug addiction is caused by many factors that are biological, psychological, and environmental. Whether someone is abusing prescription pills from a doctor or using illicit drugs like heroin or fentanyl, addiction is a chronic disease that can be deadly if left untreated.

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Drug Addiction

How Can I Best Help My Addicted Parent?
Coping with a mother or father who has an alcohol or drug problem can take a physical and emotional toll on your well-being. See
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Blog

Meth Detox: What You Can Expect
Meth is a highly addictive drug which is why going through meth detox is particularly hard. Learn about withdrawal symptoms and length of detox.
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Drug Addiction

Tranq: Dangerous Street Drug Gaining Popularity
“Tranq” is a street name for the animal tranquilizer xylazine, which is popping up all across the US. Read about the effects of this drug.
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What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
After the physical symptoms of withdrawal subside, many people experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome. Learn how to manage these symptoms.
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Alcohol

Why Are So Many Queer People Using Drugs and Alcohol?
Learn what places LGBTQ+ individuals at a higher risk of addiction and how queer people can best seek treatment.
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Mental Health

How Is Trauma Linked to Addiction?
For many who experience a trauma, the shock and hurt dissipates with time. Others, however, may turn to substances and develop addictions.
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Recovery

Drug Overdose: Everything You Need to Know
Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including overdose. Understand the causes and symptoms behind an overdose.
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Mental Health

­­Is Toxic Hockey Culture Pushing Athletes Toward Substance Abuse?
Hockey is a highly physical sport with many pro players relying on painkillers to cope with injuries, often leading to drug abuse. Read why.
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Alcohol

Marijuana Use Rises Among College Students While Alcohol Consumption Decreases
Dangerous COVID-19 trend shows college students are turning to marijuana to cope with anxiety and social isolation and drinking less alcohol.
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Family Wellness

Addiction: The Family Disease
If you've never experienced it, addiction can be difficult to understand. Clinician Lisa Westerson explains how addiction impacts the family.
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Mental Health

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as comorbidity, occur when a person has a substance use disorder and another mental health issue.
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Recovery

The Important Lesson I Learned from My Relapse
Despite its stigmas, relapsing does not mean you will never be able to achieve sobriety. Zachary Cohn discusses what he learned through his own experiences.
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