Most people who are victims of drug abuse usually put off the idea of going to rehabilitation facilities due to several reasons. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDH), about 20 million people in the United...
Alcohol is legal in almost all countries and is widely consumed in social situations. It is easy to develop problematic drinking without realizing it. About 85% of people 18 or older have ever taken alcohol, and 5.3% of people ages...
Drug addiction, also referred to as substance use disorder is a progressive disease. It often starts with a “one-time” experiment, simple recreational use, peer pressure, an occasional getaway, or even a painkiller prescription. After a while, it becomes impossible to...
Alcoholic hepatitis is a medical condition that affects the liver. The condition causes inflammation, which destroys liver cells and may result in permanent damage. According to the American Liver Foundation, 35% of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis. If not addressed...
Over 20 million people suffer from a substance disorder in the United States. Addiction is a complex, chronic brain disease that develops over time, impacting every aspect of a person’s quality of life. Addiction, also called substance use disorder, occurs...
In the United States, over 25 percent of people aged 18 or older admitted binge drinking or abusing alcohol. While drinking alcohol is a popular way to socialize, the abuse of alcohol can lead to addiction. According to the National...
Helping an alcoholic parent can be challenging, but with support, your parent can recover from alcoholism. Drug and alcohol rehab can help with recovery.
We will discuss the various characteristics of an alcoholic face and how to identify them. By understanding how to spot an alcoholic face, individuals can better recognize and address alcoholism promptly.
Most people who are victims of drug abuse usually put off the idea of going to rehabilitation facilities due to several reasons. According to the
Alcohol is legal in almost all countries and is widely consumed in social situations. It is easy to develop problematic drinking without realizing it. About
When used according to a doctor’s prescription, fentanyl can be a useful opiate to treat pain from an injury or post-surgery. Fentanyl works fast and eliminates an individual’s perception of pain. But, many individuals abuse fentanyl because it provides an intense “high,” which can be very dangerous — even deadly.
Drug addiction, also referred to as substance use disorder is a progressive disease. It often starts with a “one-time” experiment, simple recreational use, peer pressure,
Alcoholic hepatitis is a medical condition that affects the liver. The condition causes inflammation, which destroys liver cells and may result in permanent damage. According
Alcoholics know that one drink is too much and a hundred is never enough. That fact alone is enough for many alcoholics to maintain their sobriety. Yet, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nine out of 10 recovering alcoholics relapse at least once after treatment over four years.
Over 20 million people suffer from a substance disorder in the United States. Addiction is a complex, chronic brain disease that develops over time, impacting
In the United States, over 25 percent of people aged 18 or older admitted binge drinking or abusing alcohol. While drinking alcohol is a popular
