In: Addiction
What’s the Connection Between Child Abuse and Substance Use?
It may be a truism to say that all children need a safe, nurturing and stable home to grow up in....
Family Dynamics & Addiction: Are We Helping?
When it comes to the treatment of a substance use disorder (SUD), the family unit is increasingly being considered as a...
The Connection Between Insomnia and Addiction
If you’ve ever experienced a sleepless night, the memory of the next morning is probably one that you’d prefer not to...
Hallucinogens Are Not Fun and Games
As far back as biblical times and maybe even beyond, various cultures have engaged in the use of hallucinogens. They are...
How Opioid Use Can Affect Your Sleep Patterns
The opioid crisis started in the 1990s when pharmaceutical companies recommended opioids for pain relief under the condition that they were...
When Does a Bad Habit Become an Addiction?
Whether it’s the constant tapping of a foot or the biting of fingernails, many people would probably admit to some habit...
What Is Substance Use Detox and How Does It Work?
Although addiction can happen quickly, it’s not a simple process. Neither is treatment. Detoxification is typically the first stage of addiction...
6 Myths About Marijuana
We know a lot more about the potential medical benefits of marijuana now than we knew even just a few years...
Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Since the 1950s, researchers have examined people’s reasons for drinking alcohol. In various studies, self-reported motives for drinking alcohol have included:...
The Consequences of Binge Drinking
Though often touted as a college rite-of-passage, binge drinking is the most common, costly, and sometimes fatal form of excessive alcohol...