Alcohol Addiction

Before getting sober, you probably never thought twice about what you should do when you get hurt or have surgery requiring you to take pain medications afterward. You were probably excited to receive a legal prescription for opioids and eager to take them. But now that you are sober, you…

For many people struggling with addiction, one of the most persistent—and dangerous—myths is this: you have to hit rock bottom before seeking help. It's an idea repeated in conversations, portrayed on television, and often echoed by well-meaning family and friends. But here’s the truth: You do not have to hit…

Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in the United States. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 1 in 10 Americans age 12 or older suffers from an alcohol use disorder and 140,577 Americans die as a result of alcohol abuse in a given year.[1] Alcoholism can significantly…

Drug use is common across the world. Many people experiment with drug use, either out of curiosity or peer pressure or to self-medicate symptoms of a health condition. Periods of drug abuse may lead to addiction, which often requires professional treatment to overcome. Although many use the terms “drug abuse”…