Breaking Free from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Don’t despair. Help for AUD is available. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 17 million...
Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
Apr 27, 2017
With a little help, you might be able to climb that mountain in outpatient rehab. Probably one of the first...
How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Apr 20, 2017
It is natural to think of withdrawal in terms of the initial, flu-like symptoms that occur in the early weeks...
Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
Apr 12, 2017
Experts regularly issue warnings about the latest designer drugs to hit the streets. One of the most alarming drugs to...
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
Apr 5, 2017
It is easy to recognize the harmful effects of substance abuse on the addict, but addicts are not the only...
Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
Mar 13, 2017
Even though you have come to realize that living the life of an addict is hard, you may feel that...
“Doctor Shopping” Laws Seek to Quell Opioid Epidemic
Feb 28, 2017
How many doctors has he seen today? More than two million Americans had substance abuse disorders involving prescription painkillers and...
Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
Feb 15, 2017
Cocaine is addictive, expensive, and potentially deadly. Dubbed “the caviar of street drugs,” cocaine, also known as coke, is an...
Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
Feb 7, 2017
Crystal Karges is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a specialty focus in eating disorders, maternal/child health and wellness,...
How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
Feb 1, 2017
As is the case with many drugs, alcohol affects women and men differently. There are many differences between men and...
