Statistics

Stay up-to-date on the quantitative facts and figures you need to know regarding addiction and sobriety.
Alcohol

The Real Cost of Addiction

Discussing addiction in the workplace might be taboo, but with the increasing economical toll that it is taking we can no longer ignore it.
Alcohol

Study: Binge Drinking Could Be Harmful to Your Baby - Even Before You’re Pregnant

We all know that drinking during pregnancy is harmful, and even potentially deadly for the fetus, but a recent study has found that heavy drinking even before conception could impact the health of future children.
Drug Addiction

Gambling Addiction on the Rise

One of the reasons why gambling is so dangerous is because it often goes unnoticed. Gamblers are experts at keeping their addiction a secret.
Mental Health

Substance Abuse Significantly Increases Suicide Risk Among Veterans

The study, which was recently published in the journal Addiction, involved 4.4 million veterans and was conducted over a period of six years.
Opioids

What the New Surgeon General Report Means for Addiction

The latest Surgeon General Report from Dr. Murthy highlights how frequently substance use disorders and opioid overdoses occur. Here are his recommendations for fighting addiction.
Alcohol

Is "Going Cold Turkey" Safe When You Are Struggling with Alcoholism?

Addicted people unwilling to go to a treatment center may decide to go cold turkey. Painful withdrawal symptoms make this an unadvisable and almost impossible feat. Learn what to do instead.
Opioids

From Painkillers to Heroin: An All Too Common Path

The amount of people who are addicted to prescription painkillers continues to grow, with an estimated 2.1 million people currently misusing opioids in the United States. And for many, the transition from prescription drug misuse to heroin addiction is an easy one.
Teens

Avoiding a Dangerous School Year

College students are one of the most at-risk populations for drug and alcohol misuse. Learn how to warn young people about substance abuse before it's too late.
Drug Addiction

Drugged Driving

Drunk driving has always been a topic of concern. But as more states legalize marijuana, drugged driving is becoming a growing problem.
Alcohol

Alcohol Poisoning: Everything You Need to Know

Though alcohol is legal, many episodes of binge drinking result in fatal outcomes. Discover why this behavior should be taken more seriously.
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