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Pets have long been thought to benefit mental health, offering unconditional love and companionship. For people in addiction recovery, a pet can provide support and a host of benefits that can help them maintain sobriety. Animals can also be helpful during the...

In 2022, 48.7 million people suffered from a substance use disorder (SUD), so if you are one of those people, you’re not alone. Often, those in recovery find it beneficial to attend support groups to interact with peers and to share their struggles and successes. If...

A substance abuse disorder (SUD) affects not only the individual, but their entire family. It can be very destructive to family relationships, but during recovery, the family can play an instrumental role in the healing process. In fact, family involvement in your...

Chronic alcohol use takes a toll on the body over time, affecting many systems and increasing the risk of certain cancers. The good news is that if you stop using alcohol, your health may improve, allowing you to live a longer life. You can seek treatment and start...

Because codeine is widely prescribed, most people don’t think of codeine as a problem drug like fentanyl or heroin, but as an opioid, it’s commonly abused. In 2022, more than 19.8 million people used codeine, with 9.3% of those people misusing the drug. Like any...

In the medical world, treatments are based on what research and data have shown to work for your condition. Your doctor prescribes you medicine that has been proven to be effective. It’s an evidence-based decision to give you that medicine. In the mental health world,...

Alcohol addiction, formally known as alcohol use disorder, is rampant, affecting more than 10% of people in the U.S. over the age of 12. Treatment of alcohol use disorder involves therapy and may also include the use of certain approved medications. There are...

Xanax is a highly addictive benzodiazepine drug. In a 2018 study, more than 5 million people reported misusing benzodiazepines. Xanax can be very dangerous when misused, particularly if it’s taken with opioids or alcohol, which is common among Xanax users. If you...

Cocaine is a common street drug that acts as a stimulant and is highly addictive. In 2022, it was the second most used illicit drug in the United States. Cocaine can be very damaging to your health, both in the short term and long term, and comes with the risk of...

Alcohol has negative effects on most of the systems and organs in the body, including the brain. These effects can occur with short-term use, but more serious effects occur with long-term alcohol use. If you regularly use alcohol, it’s important to be aware of these...

It’s important to remember that one, naltrexone can be an effective tool in addiction treatment and is not addictive. Two, naltrexone is not a stand-alone treatment, but part of an overall treatment program.

Alcohol does not directly cause an anxiety disorder, but it can cause anxiety symptoms or worsen the symptoms of a pre-existing anxiety disorder.

Many people don’t think that Adderall is a problem drug because of its medical applications, but it’s highly addictive and can have harmful effects when it’s overused.