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Addiction is a treatable disorder. Medical professionals classify addiction as a chronic disease. The good news is that the relapse rate for substance abuse is lower than that of other chronic diseases. In fact, studies show that intensive outpatient programs…

There are roughly 21.5 million people in the United States over the age of 12 who are currently dealing with a substance abuse disorder. Of this 21.5 million, only about 11 percent ever get help to overcome their…

When it comes to addiction recovery, a relapse might seem inevitable. After all, studies show that two-thirds of people who have been in recovery for less than a year will relapse. However, for those who manage to…

The opioid epidemic has captured the public's attention with its frightening death toll. Yet, opioid addiction represents a comparatively small amount of total drug addiction in the US. Of the approximately 20 million Americans who…

Finding yourself addicted to prescription drugs can be a hard wake up call. Making the decision to take on a pill detox is hard. Knowing where to begin is even harder. You may feel as…

Research shows that more than 130 people die every day in the United States as a result of an opioid overdose. From prescription painkillers to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, the epidemic is very real,…

Drug and alcohol abuse affects more than 23.5 million people in the United States. If you're struggling with addiction, you're definitely not alone. Research shows that those who take part in addiction recovery programs achieve greater rates…

You know you have a problem, and you know you need to fix it. But you also know that you can't do it if you're still running in the same circles while trying to heal.…

While addiction knows no bounds, there’s a certain group who are more likely to fall victim to this disease: young adults. While experimenting with drugs and alcohol often becomes an issue during early teenage years,…

The heroin epidemic that has gripped the U.S. and left countless lives shattered in its wake is the one that has grabbed headlines. Rightfully so, as more people need to be made aware of the…

A person’s upbringing can set in motion many traits that they’ll harbor forever. A lack of affection from parents or a skewed perception on how to show emotion can close some people off. Others could…

Addicts who use drugs and drink alcohol as a coping mechanism have much in common with those who are withholding due to an eating disorder. Both are doing much harm to their health and the…