If you've struggled with addiction, you know how hard it can be to break free of old habits. When you've built your life around substance use, everything else seems foreign. However, a sober and successful life is attainable. It may…
Depression is a chronic mental illness that may be caused by genetics, trauma or even someone's brain chemistry. However, one of the least talked about causes of depression is substance abuse. It's true that consistent drug and alcohol use can…
It is a common misconception that once individuals have stopped using drugs or alcohol, they are safe from addiction. Addiction is a life-long battle that takes time and dedication, but there are steps you can take to avoid relapse and…
The stages of addiction can be challenging to overcome. However, by identifying the stages before they progress, there is a chance that you can get the help you or a loved one needs to fight addiction. The Initiation Stage The…
Addiction in any form can take a toll on someone's life. Addiction can be to drugs, alcohol, or any substance that alters one's mood and relieves them from reality. Addiction in an individual can be very difficult for loved ones…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day gives people a chance to safely dispose of expired or unused medications in order to prevent medical complications or illegal activity with those drugs. This nationwide effort dedicated to bringing communities together to clean…
Substance use disorder (SUD) is one of the largest public health concerns in the United States today. Individuals affected by SUD have problems controlling their ability to consume substances like alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs to the extent that it…
Many of those who have served in the United States military often struggle with addiction as a coping mechanism for various mental disorders that develop during their time serving, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Approximately 8 million adults in the…
In 1989, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, established September as National Recovery Month as a way to highlight positive efforts aimed at reducing and…
International Overdose Awareness Day was founded in 2001 by Sally J. Finn in St. Kilda, Melbourne. Since then, International Overdose Awareness Day has become the largest annual campaign to end overdoses, spreading to countries all around the globe. In 2012,…
