Hereditary Alcoholism
What is Hereditary Alcoholism? The genetics that are given to us by our family are what help to determine what our...
How to Minimize Risk of Being an Alcoholic in College
How to Avoid Being an Alcoholic in College Four out of five college students consume alcohol during their time at school,...
Opioid Use Disorder and Different Types of Treatment Options
An estimated 2.1 million people in the United States had a substance use disorder related to prescription opioid pain medicines in...
Anti-Addiction Film “The First Day” with Chris Herren on ESPN
“The First Day” with Chris Herren According to Creighton Drury, the CEO of Center on Addiction, “The First Day” was created...
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, is a bipartisan...
How Much is One Drink, Medically?
How Much Is One Drink? Determining how much one drink is can seem to vary from person to person. What one...
Most Commonly Abused Drugs
Addiction can take various forms, including but not limited to drugs, gambling, shopping, sex and video games. All of them can...
What is Inpatient Treatment Like in Rehab?
What to Expect in Inpatient Treatment Making the decision to finally go to inpatient treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction...
How to Manage School Life While in Recovery
Tips for Managing School Life While in Recovery Drinking and partying can seem like a must-have rite of passage when in...
What is Outpatient Treatment Like in Rehab?
Understanding Outpatient Treatment Depending on the length and severity of your addiction, you may find that outpatient treatment might work better...