The Cost of Addiction
The cost of addiction is high, both financially and emotinally. Learn what drug or alcohol addiction is costing you.
Effect of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Over the past two years, the numbers of workers with substance misuse and mental health issues have risen. How can…
Smokers at Risk for Other Addictions
Tobacco is a highly addictive drug. In the United States, approximately 40 million people smoke cigarettes, but can smoking lead…
Hepatitis and Drug Misuse
Sharing needles during drug use opens you up to a host of other disorders, including HIV/AIDS and the dangerous liver…
Washington State Addiction Trends
Most people do not realize the magnitude of the problem or how addiction in Washington is trending. Learn more about…
Exploring Addiction Myths
Sadly many myths exist about addiction that can lead to increased stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Separate addiction myth from…
Gateway Drugs
Do not be deceived by their "less intense" nature. These four common "gateway" drugs can cause just as much harm…
How to Support Your Partner
What can you do to help yourself while helping your partner? Learn tips on how to support an addicted partner…
Bullying and Drug Abuse
For the teenager or adult that turns to substance use, drug rehab provides a way to get help to break…
The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction
For drug rehab programs may provide insight into the deep-rooted causes of substance abuse going back years.
Understanding Psychological Dependence
Psychological dependence can cause intensive cravings for drugs. This article explores the concept of psychological dependence as it relates to…
Signs of Addiction in Teens
Is your teen using drugs? Here are some physical, behavioral, and psychological signs of drug abuse in teenagers to look…
HIV and Drug Misuse
There is a strong connection between risky behaviors like needle sharing or unprotected sex and HIV. Learn more about the…
Genetics and Addiction
The old argument about ‘nature or nurture’ should be rephrased when talking about addiction to ‘nature and nurture’.
How Addiction Affects the Brain
A substance use disorder rewires the brain to crave the feel good chemical dopamine. Learn more about how drug addiction…
What to Do When Your Friend Relapses
The bonds you will forge with others in drug rehab is an important part of the process. That's why a…
How To Tell Your Kids About Past Addictions
Talking about your past addiction with your kids can be tough, but it can help keep them safe and sober.…
How Addiction Affects Men vs. Women
Evidence shows that alcohol and drugs affect women and men differently. Learn what this means in terms of substance abuse…
Dangers of Drug Cocktails
The FDA issued a new warning on the dangers of mixing medications. Learn about the dangers of "drug cocktails" and…
Workplace Drug Policies
Employers enact drug-free work policies to prevent accidents and lost productivity. How can these policies help employers and employees?
How to Handle the Stigma of Addiction
The stigma of addiction can be a barrier to treatment. How can these barriers be removed through better education and…
How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction
If you know someone struggling with a drug addiction, it's important to approach the topic with care. Here are five…
Top Risk Factors for Addiction
What are the risk factors for addiction? Learn more about the top risk factors that lead to the development of…
Relapse Prevention
Many people struggling with addiction will experience a relapse. Learn how to recognize the signs of relapse to stop it…