Alcohol Addiction

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), “Among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 61.2 million people (or 21.9 percent of the population) used illicit drugs in the past year.”[1] With drug use rates increasing each year, it's important to understand that addiction can be…

Opioids are a class of drugs that cause pain relief and central nervous system depression. Doctors might prescribe opioids to manage moderate to severe pain.[1] That said, opioids are habit-forming and addictive. Unfortunately, opioid addiction increases your risk of experiencing an overdose. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse…

Molly is a nickname for a drug called MDMA or 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It increases the activity of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in your brain. The effects include increased energy and alertness, a rush of euphoria, feelings of closeness with others, and changes to sensory perception.[1] Because of the way MDMA affects…

Asking for help with addiction can feel like one of the most challenging things a person ever does. Whether you're wrestling with drug or alcohol addiction yourself or supporting a loved one who is, there's often a profound fear of being judged by friends, family, or even health professionals. But…