Meth, crystal, speed, Tina: methamphetamine goes by a number of names. It’s cheaper than cocaine, and the highs last longer. While that may sound attractive…
It’s no secret at this point that prescription opioid use is a problem and that the epidemic is continuing to wreak havoc across the entire…
When you or someone you love abuses alcohol, it’s easy to get lost in the short-term effects. Things like job loss, social isolation and financial…
Traumatic experiences can impact you physically and emotionally. Severe injury or the psychological distress of being in peril can also create changes within the brain.…
One of the reasons people begin experimenting with alcohol and drugs is to overcome feelings of anxiety in group settings. When that experimental use develops…
When a loved one is struggling with something like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s hard to know how to help. They may withdraw from social…
Maybe you were injured on the job or in an automobile accident. You might have been recovering from surgery. The point is, prescription painkillers were…
People turn to alcohol for many reasons, including (but not limited to) stress, anxiety, trouble coping with traumatic events, outside pressures, depression and genetics. You…
It has widely been debated as to whether or not drinking can lead to an increase in anxiety. For adults, this is possible because of…
Living in a home with someone struggling with addiction issues can feel like you’re tiptoeing through a minefield. Substance abuse can encourage behaviors that impact…
