Near 21 million people in the United States are currently battling a substance use disorder. According to recent research, however, only about 1 in 10 of these Americans will actually get the treatment they need. Of the 6.4 million adolescents and young adults needing addiction treatment – those who have been diagnosed with a substance […]

On March 19th, 2018, President Donald Trump proposed an official plan to combat the opioid crisis in America. The three-pronged policy, which can be found on the Whitehouse.gov website, outlines the Trump Administration’s top initiatives for stopping opioid abuse and reducing drug supply in the U.S. A portion of Trump’s plan focuses on expanding addiction […]

Alcohol has affected almost all our lives in some way. Maybe you’ve blacked out from too much drink and remember (or don’t remember) doing something you shouldn’t have. Perhaps you know someone whose health or life has been compromised by alcohol – liver disease, an alcohol-related accident, alcohol-induced violence or abuse. Maybe you or a […]

Studies show that drinking is often “naturalized” on television, and that drugs are often “glamorized” in media depictions. Time and time again, we’ve seen TV characters binge drinking, getting high, selling drugs, all without consequence. In the past, many TV shows have tried to touch on the topic of drug addiction, but quickly fell short […]

Your loved one has gotten past the point of what you thought was “experimentation.” You hoped his/her drug use was just a phase of “acting out.” You’re noticing strange behaviors – mood swings, anxiety attacks, or depressive episodes – alongside his or her drug use. He or she will not stop using, despite the social, […]

If you have a loved one who is addicted to drugs, you may be feeling a heavy weight on your shoulders of late, or as though a dark cloud has been hovering over your days. Maybe you feel anxious about your loved one’s whereabouts, constantly fearing where he is or wondering if she’s safe. More […]

Across the United States, there are approximately 21 million people battling a substance use disorder. From alcoholism to opioid addiction, prescription drug abuse to compulsive marijuana use, Americans are struggling with all types of drug problems. Many are struggling with disorders beyond addiction, too. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and recent national surveys, more […]

Some call it a solution for opioid addiction. Some call it a natural and safe alternative to opiate drugs. Some say that it can help with painful opioid withdrawal. Yet science says this drug is none-of-the-above, but rather, a dangerous opioid itself. And as parents, educators, and clinical professionals, we should all be aware of it. […]

We all know that it’s bad to drink and drive. Every day, approximately 28 people in the United States die in car accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Drinking affects our judgment, results in poor coordination, and slows our reaction time – making it very hard to see, steer, brake, and generally control, a moving […]

Prescription and over-the-counter medications are ranked the third most commonly abused substances by Americans aged 14 and older, following just behind marijuana and alcohol. Due to their availability and accessibility, prescription drugs have become drugs-of-choice for adolescents and young adults. It is estimated that, every day, more than 1,700 teenagers use prescription drugs nonmedically for […]