Marijuana advocates have downplayed the addictive potential of cannabis for many decades, yet those who have tried and failed to stop their using know better. Today’s modern strains of cannabis plants [...]
The COVID-19 epidemic lockdowns have resulted in dramatic increases in alcohol use, with women being affected even more than men. Changes in Adult Alcohol Use and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic [...]
Recovery from methamphetamine addiction is immensely possible as long as users are provided access to effective treatments that address the multitude of medical and personal problems resulting from their long-term use of the drug.
Getting help by receiving treatment can improve an individual’s chances of success in overcoming Alcohol Use Disorder.
Music therapy is one type of treatment that may be employed by professional therapists in a drug or alcohol rehab setting. It can be used in individual or group settings. Some believe [...]
Whether individuals have gone through alcohol addiction themselves or know someone who has, a sober party is a good option to remove temptation from the path of those who are most likely [...]
With all of the commotion that has gone on in the past several years about health insurance, it is no wonder that average Americans have difficulty determining what is covered by their [...]
National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week begins this year on Mother’s Day and lasts for a week. During this week, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and [...]
For many, it can be tempting to leave rehab early. They may feel that they are not making any further progress or that they are fully recovered. However, it is always best [...]
Binge drinking is defined as drinking enough alcohol to bring one’s blood alcohol level to at least 0.08 grams percent. The CDC lists some of the following disturbing statistics about binge drinking [...]
