Kratom and alcohol are legal for sale and use in much of the United States. With the exception of six states, people over 18 are free to purchase kratom from smoke shops or other locations, and alcohol is widely available throughout the country to people over the age of 21.…

Drug and alcohol addiction can have profound effects on people's lives, including their mental and physical well-being and social health. Addiction can also affect every member of a family and drastically change the dynamics within groups of people who love each other. Many people wonder about how an addiction develops.…