Long periods of heavy drug or alcohol abuse can change how a person’s body and brain work. These changes make it very challenging for people to overcome addiction without professional treatment.  Despite the harm addiction causes to a person’s mental health, body, and relationships, many people do not get the…

Addiction is a complex disease that affects a wide range of people from every race, gender, class, and religion. While substance abuse affects people from all walks of life, some populations face a set of unique challenges when it comes to addiction and recovery. One of the minority groups that…