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When you are already struggling with a drinking problem, you may look for ways to reduce how much alcohol you drink by taking Vicodin. Conversely, if you take Vicodin to treat pain, you may turn…

Deciding to get help for your alcohol or drug addiction is a major step. However, many people in this position have concerns about losing their job if they enter a residential rehab program. It's natural…

Whether you're looking for help with addiction, depression, anxiety, or another mental health issue, getting out of yoFor many people going through a difficult time, knowing that there is someone in their corner can make…

Addiction is a complicated disorder and recovery is not always a straight path. When some people are recovering from a drug addiction they may think that drinking alcohol is no big deal. However, drinking and…

It's difficult to know how to communicate effectively with someone in your life who is addicted. So how can you show your love and support while also avoiding miscommunications and protecting your boundaries? While you…

Alcohol, despite being widely available, is a potentially dangerous substance -- accounting for 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. It is no wonder then that alcohol overdose is shockingly common. Six people per day, mostly…

​Because of homophobia, rejection from families, a history of trauma, and other such matters, LGBTQI+ people are more prone to use drugs and alcohol and abuse these substances. They also face several obstacles that might…

The use of any substance - alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, etc. - is inherently dangerous. These drugs always carry the risk of addiction, dependency, or substance use disorder. That said, many people drink alcohol or experiment…

​Any new prescription drug comes with potential risks and potential side effects. Gabapentin, also a prescription medication for epilepsy and other neurological issues, is no exception. While gabapentin is safe to take as prescribed, mixing…

For heavy alcohol drinkers, long-term alcohol use and binge drinking can lead to lasting impairments and effects on brain function related to poor nutrition. People with an alcohol use disorder who engage in binge drinking…

Kratom is an herb that comes from the tropical tree, Mitragyna speciosa, native to Southeast Asian regions such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Kratom can be ingested as a pill, capsule, or…

Giving sobriety gifts is a common way to honor a friend or family member who has worked hard on their journey to recovery from addiction. If you’ve supported a friend or family member through their…

According to GoodRx, in May 2017, Gabapentin was the fifth-most prescribed drug in the nation. As of August 2020, Gabapentin made the same list at number six. This isn’t to say that lots of people…

Two people can undergo the same back surgery and will be prescribed the same opioid painkillers for their recovery. However, in many cases, one of them develops an addiction to the pills while the other…

From the rise of Purdue Pharma, to becoming the archetype villain of the opiate crisis, the Sackler Family has certainly evolved over the years. The last name that is now synonymous with the drug OxyContin…

Only 10 years after her national television debut, Demi Lovato found herself minutes away from death. Read more...

Alcoholism is an addictive disorder in which the primary substance of abuse is alcohol. To define alcoholism, we typically consider the behavior and symptoms associated with this form of substance use disorder. A person struggling…

All over the United States, drug overdoses have been rising due to the global pandemic. The 12 months between May 2019 and May 2020 was the deadliest 12-month period for unintentional drug overdose deaths, according…

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is the name used to describe the symptoms that ensue when a person who is a heavy drinker tries to cut back or quit drinking "cold turkey.” Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can occur…

When you think of someone with alcoholism, you may picture someone who is always falling-down-drunk or whose life is in shambles. While that can be an accurate description sometimes, it isn’t always that obvious. Read…