When you struggle with addiction, living a sober life can seem like an impossible goal. However, no matter how hopeless you think your situation is, recovery is never out of reach. It is possible when you address the root of the addiction and when you are provided...

Most Abused Substances1. Alcohol (ethyl) – considered as the #1 abused substance in America, with more than half the American population or around 135.5 million recognized as drinkers and around 86 million identified as abusers. Acute Effects - drowsiness, slurred...

Some people are able to use prescription and recreational drugs without becoming addicted. However, for others, substance use causes problems at home, in school and at work. It ruins relationships and leaves users feeling helpless, isolated and ashamed. If you have a...

You are about to take an exam. Your girlfriend is mad at you. Your parents have decided to separate. These are just some stressful situations that negatively affect your body. As a result, the body gears up to respond: your heart beats faster, your blood pressure...

Over the years, it has been argued whether the mind and the body are two separate entities. However, during the past 50 years, scientists have been able to prove that the body and the mind work amazingly with each other and that they are inextricably and...

Drug abuse affects families, friends and the community as well. It does not only have negative effects on the users—it multiplies it effects to the society. You can help prevent the impact of drug addition by learning to recognize all its warning signs and encouraging...

For many addicts and alcoholics, getting through the first year of sobriety can be very difficult. It can be riddled with depression, anxiety, sleep issues as well as psychological and medical conditions. No matter how difficult it may seem, remember that it is...

According to the NIDA or the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 24.6 million Americans required rehabilitation for alcohol and illicit drugs in 2013 alone. This shows an average of 1 million increase in number from the figures in 2006, which was only 23.6...

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  The fact that you're reading this means that you're contemplating on putting your drinking problem to an end. Perhaps you've realized that alcohol is preventing you from becoming the person you want to be or it's starting to take a toll on your relationships....