For those in the depths of abusive substance use habits, seeing reality is rarely easy. Denial is a powerful state of being, and it's far easier to believe everything is normal than it is to admit there's a problem. If you're seeing signs of an alcohol problem in friends or family, it's not uncommon to be angry or ... Read More
Caffeine: A Drug Profile
The majority of us have coffee every day, so it can be easy to forget that the caffeine it contains has some potentially harmful side effects. Keep reading to understand why caffeine is a drug you should think twice about abusing. Do you reach for a cup of coffee once a day, or do you drink it all day long? ... Read More
Antidepressants: A Drug Profile
Updated March 28, 2025 Antidepressants are frequently-used drugs that can address everything from bipolar disorder to depression. Of the population over 12 years of age, 13.2 percent has taken an antidepressant in the past thirty days. With the ability to help millions of people struggling with ... Read More
Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths & Other Addiction News
In areas around the United States, new policies and measures are going into place to help minimize the number of people dying from drug overdoses. It seems to be working, but there is still more work to do. Take a closer look at what is happening in and around Cuyahoga County and the rest of northern Ohio. 2018 Drug ... Read More
Looking to God: The Role of Faith in Recovery
The 12-step treatment for drug and alcohol abuse recovery began as a component of Alcoholics Anonymous, but it's become a movement now used by many drug and alcohol rehab centers. One component of this program is faith in a higher power to help sustain recovery efforts. Whether you were previously spiritual or not, you ... Read More
12-Step Programs: Why They Still Work
A 12-step program is one component of drug and alcohol treatment for those who suffer from addiction. This model of treatment has been heard of by many people through organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Some may not believe this treatment program is right for them, but there is evidence that it works well to ... Read More
Adderall: A Drug Profile
Adderall is one of the most misunderstood and complex types of drugs today. It has numerous beneficial uses and, when used in the right people and in the right way, it can help to restore a healthy balance to life. It’s hard to see this when the drug is one commonly spoken about in a negative light. Celebrities such as ... Read More
Disordered Love: Mental Illness in Relationships
Mental illness impacts millions of Americans each year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults (nearly 44 million) is currently living with depression, anxiety or another mental disorder, and one in 25 "experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that ... Read More
