On Friday, July 22, 2016 President Barack Obama took progressive action to address what he referred to as America’s “opioid epidemic.” Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act into law in an effort to combat the abuse and dependence of heroin...
The road to recovery is not just a journey for addicts. Loved ones suffer along with the addicts – especially when addicts try to manipulate them. A lot of the time, family and friends do not understand how their own traits contribute...
Addiction to drugs and alcohol cause many problems for both the addict and the addict’s family. The famil dynyamic changes and becomes distorted when addiction rules the thoughts and behavior of family members. Saddest of all is the effect of addiction on innocent...
The relationship that a daughter has with her father has a profound impact on her. The father-daughter relationship determines the thoughts, feelings and identity that a daughter may establish regarding future relationships with other men. How the father interacts with the daughter affects...
There are different reasons why people start using drugs or alcohol, but not all of them will become addicted. People who are vulnerable to addiction usually have a physiological, genetic or psychological predisposition toward addictive behavior. When an individual is addicted chemically...
An addict who is looking for help to recover from drug or alcohol addiction has two options to choose from: Peer Support vs. Professional Treatment for Addiction He can select a professional treatment program at a rehabilitation center or peer support recovery...
Most addicts are in denial and don’t believe or will not admit they are addicted to drugs. Even when their addiction creates a problem they will have an excuse to cover-up the truth. By not confronting addiction head-on the addict probably won’t...
How would you know if the person you are living with has a drug or alcohol addiction? Substance abuse is a serious problem that often requires professional help to overcome. If you suspect that your loved one has an abuse or addiction...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has developed a plan of action to address the problem of opioid abuse, dependence and overdose in America. The plan aims to reduce the devastating impact that opioid abuse has had on families and their communities....
Marijuana is the most abused illegal drug in the U.S. and its use was estimated to be about 4.2 million people in 2013. The drug consists of the dried leaves, flowers, stems and seeds of the hemp plant that can be smoked,...
