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
Off the Roller-Coaster: When to Leave a Relationship With an Alcoholic
Alcoholism, now commonly referred to as Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD, is a lot more common than you might think. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, over 15 million American adults have AUD. AUD in America directly impacts about twice as ... Read More
I Came Up Positive on a Drug Test: What Now?
Drug screening is a large part of employment in many communities. In states where it's allowed, employers see passing a drug test as a way to minimize liability risks. Having an employee on the clock who’s under the influence puts everyone else at risk. If you’ve failed a random drug test at work, you may need to make ... Read More
International Trends in Alcohol Use and Addiction
We all know that alcohol use and abuse is a big issue here in the United States where more than 15 million adults are estimated to have an alcohol use disorder. Alcohol addiction and injuries, crimes, disease and deaths due to alcohol are not just an American problem, though; these issues impact people around the ... Read More
Vicodin: A Drug Profile
What Is Vicodin? Hydrocodone-acetaminophen (generic for Vicodin, Lortab, Norco) is a narcotic analgesic used to treat pain and inflammation. It was first introduced to the United States market in 1978, and since that time, it has become one of the most widely used and abused opioid-based medications in the ... Read More
Ambien: A Drug Profile
What Is Ambien? Ambien is a brand-name prescription medicine that has been approved by the FDA for use as a short-term treatment of adults who have trouble falling asleep, also known as insomnia. There are currently two types of Ambien on the market in the United States: Ambien and Ambien CR, also known as ... Read More
