Are The Terms “Alcoholism” and “Addiction” Outdated?
If you’ve been following mental health literature or even news articles over the past 10 or so years, you may have seen a subtle yet significant
Should You Take Ritalin Addiction Seriously?
Ritalin, one of the trade names of the prescription stimulant methylphenidate, is a widely prescribed medication for controlling attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The drug
Why Expanding Personal Networks is Important Throughout Recovery
Few experiences are as isolating as recovering from a serious drug or alcohol addiction. There remains an extremely strong stigma against people who get substance use
Why Are Prescription Painkillers so Dangerous?
The country is in the midst of a serious decade-long opioid crisis. While significant gains at curbing this problem were made in the past few years,
Addiction Risks Faced By The Healthcare Community
It’s a scary thought. The people on whom we rely to treat individuals with addiction problems are significantly more prone to substance use disorders than the
Why Are Our Veterans Vulnerable to Addiction?
The United States is only starting to end the Global War on Terror, the longest war in its history, with over five million men and women