Parents More Concerned With Mental Health Than Substance Abuse

Dual Diagnosis: Why Substance Abuse Worsens Your Mental Health

Drinking and drugs worsen anxiety, depression, other problems

What is the Difference Between Substance Abuse and Addiction?

If you’ve noticed someone you love has been using<br>drugs, it’s easy to assume the worst. However, not all cases of drug use or<br>abuse mean the user is spirali

How Do Substance Abuse and Codependency Work Together?

Codependency then causes a cycle of destructive behavior that helps no one and can ultimately destroy relationships and lives.

How are these webinars about substance abuse in schools helpful?

Webinars about substance abuse in schools are becoming increasingly popular in light of the opioid epidemic.

How to Help a Loved One with a Substance Abuse Problem

Amidst the worry and pain that comes from seeing a loved one struggle with an addiction, it's natural to wonder how or if you can actually help them overcome it: what step to take first and which health care professional to turn to.

How Substance Abuse Affects Your Life Expectancy

Drug deaths in America dominates the headlines. But did you know that substance abuse can affect your health in other ways besides fatal overdoses?

This Is What It’s Really Like to Enter Rehab for Substance Abuse

How DBT Can Help in Recovery from Substance Abuse

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for addiction and drug or alcohol abuse, also known as substance use disorders (SUDs).

What You Need to Know About Job Stress and Substance Abuse

It's long been known that there is a strong connection between job stress and substance abuse disorder. Yet, few people know what job stress really is.

How Bipolar Disorder Increases Risk Of Substance Abuse

New research reaffirms that bipolar teens are at high risk of developing drug problems as they age.

What is Seeking Safety in Substance Abuse and Trauma Treatment?

Seeking Safety is an evidence-based treatment model that is focused on the present and aims to help people find safety from addiction or trauma.

Why Adolescence Matters in Preventing Substance Abuse

The rewiring of the brain that happens during adolescence creates great opportunities for both positive and negative experiences, including substance abuse.

How Your Substance Abuse Is Affecting Your Partner

You may think that your drug abuse only affects you, and you wouldn’t be alone. Learn how your substance abuse is harming the one you love, your partner.

Substance Abuse & Seniors: How Addiction Impacts Older Adults Differently

Learn why older Americans are at high risk for substance use disorder — and how to spot signs of addiction.

How to Know When It is Time to Find Help for Substance Abuse

Perhaps you wake up shaky, sick to your stomach, or have a headache. In a more severe case, you could experience periods of confusion.

Substance Abuse in Nursing: What Are the Signs and What To Do About It?

Do you suspect that a co-worker is abusing drugs or alcohol and impaired while at work? What are the signs? What should you do about it?

Residential rehab for substance abuse: How to avoid getting ripped off

Choosing a residential rehab can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming. But knowing the right questions to ask can help alleviate the guess work and lead

From War Hero to Addiction Victim: Why Veterans Turn to Substance Abuse

Soldiers and veterans turn to substance abuse to cope with lingering emotional and physical pain. And we don't make it any easier for them to get help.

How Colleges Can Support Students Recovering from Substance Abuse

The key to sobriety is giving students experiences that go beyond pub-crawling or tailgating.