The Why Behind Addiction
Many use substances to cope with emotional pain, which is where addiction comes in. Substances promise an easy escape because emotions are too painful or diffic … Read More
Alcohol and the Elderly: Understanding Late Addiction
According to the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, more than 10% of individuals ages 65 and older are binge drinkers. This closely ties alcohol and the … Read More
The Connection Between ADHD and Substance Abuse
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is most common in children and adolescents. More than three million Ame … Read More
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol: How It Works
Recovering from alcohol use disorder is not as easy as it might seem. It requires a great deal of physical, mental, and emotional effort. Ending alcohol consump … Read More
