Opiate Addiction and Suicide

Opiate Addiction and Suicide

You’re probably well aware of the growing opioid crisis in the United States. Over two million people have an addiction to some form of the drug and overdoses have been a leading cause of accidental death. Alarmingly, the suicide rate in the US has also been on the...
Why is Addiction a Disease?

Why is Addiction a Disease?

There are many people who don’t understand the reasons why people become addicted to drugs and alcohol. They may think that addiction is the result of a moral failing or a defect in character. In reality, drug and alcohol addiction is seen as a complex and progressive...