Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
Alcoholism, formally known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is partially hereditary in nature, but other factors contribute to its develo...
What to Look For in an Addiction Recovery Center
Finding the right place to recover from substance use disorder can appear daunting. With many options available, it may be difficult to...
Living with an Addict: How to Deal with an Addicted Parent
The number of addicted parents in America is on the rise. The National Surveys on Drug Use and Health show that 8.7 million children 17...
Living With an Addict: How to Deal With an Addicted Child
Adult children with addiction sometimes act more like teenagers. Some parents report that their child shows immature behaviors when the...
Overcoming Addiction
Over 40 million people in the United States suffered from addiction (substance use disorder) in 2020.1(pg.28 left column)The same year,...
Health Risks of Addiction
Substance use disorder, an addiction to alcohol or drugs, can have long-term health risks.1(know the risks of using drugs) Physical inj...
How to Help an Addicted Friend
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that over 40 million Americans over 12 struggle with substance use disorder. Local,...
Treating Addiction with Anxiety Disorders
In 2019, over 300 million people in the United States were suffering from an anxiety disorder.1(anxiety disorders) In addition, over 20...
Substance Abuse & Depression
Major depression, one of the most common mental illnesses, affected 4.1 million adolescents and 21 million adults in 2020.1(pg.31, righ...
Living With an Addict: How to Deal with an Addicted Spouse
A relationship with someone with a substance use disorder can feel like a love triangle. Addiction is the outsider stealing time, money...
