The youngest members of the baby boomer generation are quickly approaching their 50thbirthdays, which indicate how many millions of these Americans are reaching older age. While the senior years typically mean going…
Recognizing Addiction in a Loved One
The first step in addiction treatment is recognizing the problem. Often, it is not the addicted person who identifies the issue, but their loved ones. Are you concerned that someone you love may be abusing drugs or…
Signs a Loved One Is Coping with Prescription Drug Abuse
Could your parent or spouse be suffering from prescription drug abuse? Knowing how to recognize the signs of substance abuse can help you seek treatment for a loved one before he suffers more physical and emotional…
The Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Abuse
Heroin use is a problem that users often try to conceal, so you may need to approach a friend or family member when you notice the characteristic effects of this drug. At first, you may only notice some slight…
Signs and Tests That Can Assess Alcohol Abuse
You might know that a friend, coworker, or loved one has an alcohol abuse problem simply by observing him. Perhaps he smells of alcohol or slurs his speech at work. Maybe he hides bottles of alcohol in places he…
Tips for Talking to Your Spouse About Alcohol Abuse
Do you suspect that your spouse has an alcohol problem? If you have noticed in increase in the number of drinks he has each night or the number of bottles he purchases at the store, you may be right. If his drinking…
Understanding the Role of Genetics In Alcohol Use Disorders
Do you have a sibling or parent with an alcohol addiction? Are you worried that a family history of alcoholism might make you more susceptible to it, too? Genes can affect your chances of suffering from many…
Understanding the Effectiveness of Treatment Following Dual Diagnosis
Drug and alcohol addiction are often linked with mental health problems. The relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues is complex, but each tends to reinforce the other in a dangerous cycle. Some…
Understanding Why Heroin Is So Addictive
Treating a heroin addiction outside of a medical rehab center is often ineffective, because heroin is a highly addictive drug that has traumatic effects on the brain. Without medical support and intervention to…
Alcohol-Alternative Drinks for New Year’s Celebrations
Don’t let a DUI put a damper on your New Year’s Eve celebration. You can still cheer on 2014 with delicious and alcohol-free cocktails this December 31. This video offers tips on how to create delectable nonalcoholic…
Defining Addiction
Addiction is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what exactly does it mean? When does use become addiction, and what are the consequences of becoming an addict? This video explains the hallmarks of addiction…
The Health Consequences of Excessive Alcohol Use in Men
Like tobacco, alcohol is a substance that can have widespread negative health effects. Given that more men than women succumb to alcohol dependence and abuse, they often suffer from greater health complications from…
Helping Your Teenager Cope with Addiction
Helping Your Teenager Cope with Addiction Has your college freshman or sophomore been displaying strange behaviors lately? Are you worried that he might be addicted to drugs or alcohol? Addiction during the teen…
How Drug Addiction Affects the Brain
Some individuals might assume that stopping a drug addiction is as easy as making the decision to do so. What they do not realize is how substance abuse can change the way the brain functions, making it increasingly…
How Prescription Painkiller Abuse Starts
Abuse of prescription painkillers is on the rise. The exact number of people with addictions to prescription painkillers is unclear, but experts believe that millions of Americans are struggling with painkiller…
