Alcohol is one of the most widely abused substances in the United States. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 15.1
Addiction and drug overdose is a major public health problem, with preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing 72,000
You’ve found yourself in a situation where it seems like you could relapse any day, or even any moment. Don’t panic. Even if relapse seems
Drug overdose killed over 72,000 people last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); over 60,000 of these deaths are directly
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors National Recovery Month every September “to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use
In recovery, it is important to take time for self-care. Active addiction often takes the focus off of mental and physical well-being by replacing healthy
Today, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. The global event aims to raise overdose awareness and fight addiction stigmas. Initiated in 2001 in Melbourne,
Staging an intervention is a difficult, but sometimes necessary, step if your loved one has a substance use disorder. Addiction is not uncommon, with over
Alcohol use disorder is unfortunately very common in the United States. Alcohol is everywhere— in pop culture, referenced in movies and in songs; at restaurants,
Feeling discouraged after a relapse is completely normal, but it’s important to not wallow. The most important thing you can do for yourself after a
