Alcoholism is a Disease Alcoholism is considered a disease according to the American Medical Association. To date, however, there is no magic bullet -- or pill -- to cure this disease. The good news...
Have you been on the fence about becoming sober? Sure, addiction recovery can be a long, difficult and scary road to travel, but, ultimately it's worth it. You probably know about the negative...
If you have a substance use disorder, you may not understand it's repercussions it could have on your brain. More than a temporary 'high', substance use can completely change your idea of who you...
When someone is suffering from a dual diagnosis condition, it means that they have both a mental health condition and an additional disorder, which is often addiction. Addiction is a...
Amphetamine abuse is a serious problem in the United States and around the world. According to the National Institute of Health, about 4.7% of everyone 12 years of age or older has used...
The medical community considers alcoholism a disease. There are identifying conditions that indicate alcoholism as opposed to being a "problem drinker.” Problem drinkers only drink too...
How are alcohol abuse and ASPD related? Abusing alcohol impacts personal behavior and actions. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (1), alcohol contributes to roughly...
Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to find themselves in the throes of addiction, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or even nicotine, knows exactly what it feels like to go through...
After an inpatient rehab stay, the next stop for those with drug or alcohol abuse recovery needs is Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, right? While both AA and NA play...
When a loved one is using drugs or alcohol, you may be concerned about the possibility that he or she will develop an addiction. Although the misuse of drugs or alcohol can suggest that...
Addiction affects not only the person who abuses the drug, but the entire household as well. Chemical substance abuse is often referred to as a family disease for this very reason....
Addicts need a lot of help to get clean, and jail isn't the way to bring that about. There are other choices that can provide better success rates. However, until the people surrounding...
