In 2011—even before the nightmarish rise of the opioid epidemic—the NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) estimated that some 25 million people had used drugs in the

Adderall is a stimulant drug formulated from amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, typically prescribed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. However, the drug is commonly misused—and obtained through spurious prescriptions or black-market channels—in

 “MAT”—as in “medication-assisted treatment”—is a clinically proven approach to treating opiate and alcohol addictions, one that pairs FDA-approved medications with behavioral therapies for substance use disorders. During detox and early

Around half of people who have chemical addictions also have co-occurring mental illness, typically depression. And while the medical form of depression may be an illness without definite cause or

Typically prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy (chronic severe drowsiness, often accompanied by flabby muscles and weight gain), Adderall is a brand-name drug formulated from amphetamines and

There is an important link between trauma and addiction. In recent years, researchers have extensively studied this link and established a causal relationship. Doctors, clinicians, and social workers experienced in

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a non-profit organization that provides support services to those suffering from alcohol abuse. AA meetings and sponsored events are strictly volunteer-oriented and known for their non-judgmental

  Percocet, a brand-name painkiller formulated from oxycodone and acetaminophen, is typically prescribed to relieve moderate or severe pain. Like all opiate medications, it can also lead to addiction and

Your detox counselors may have introduced you to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or the art of changing your behavior by changing your thinking. Whether or not your counselors used the

  Bipolar disorder, sometimes referred to as manic depressive disorder, is a serious, chronic psychiatric illness affecting roughly three percent of the U.S. population, and characterized by extreme shifts in

If you’re looking for a drug or alcohol rehab program, you may have come across the term “faith-based rehab,” which is an option that many people who describe themselves as

Alcohol is an inseparable aspect of American society and, for many people, a significant part of their daily lives.  Alcoholic beverages are considered the main attraction at many social events

  We call them by several names: seniors, oldsters, old-timers, old people, elders, the elderly, aging or older adults and so on. The fact is that there comes a certain