I’ve been addicted to drugs since I was 13 years old. That addiction took me to prison four different times. I’ve lived through moments I never thought I’d come back from. At one point, I was doing well—I had completed drug court, I was married, we had a four-bedroom...
First responders have among the most difficult jobs that exist, continuously being exposed to stressful and even traumatic situations. This often leads to mental health issues, and in many cases, addiction, whether to alcohol or other substances. Unfortunately, these...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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