Struggling with Addiction and Social Distancing
As if the opioid crisis wasn’t enough, COVID-19 has unleashed its virulent strain to…
The Impact Of Addiction On Work and Career
Those suffering from a substance use disorder can very effectively hide their addictions. Functional…
How Addiction Destroys Relationships
Addiction has the potential to destroy relationships, and it often does. Entire families and friendships…
How Teachers Can Help Kids Who Do Not Have Parental Support
Addiction Among Youth and Their Families – An Ongoing Concern Raising awareness about addiction through...
Addiction In The Elderly Population
Substance abuse and drug and alcohol addiction were, for a long time, considered “younger people”...
First Response: Keeping An Overdose Victim Alive Until Help Arrives
With substance use and addiction at epidemic levels and the opioid crisis a hot topic...
When Helpers Need Help: Addiction In The Health Care Professions
Addiction does not discriminate among race, gender, ethnic background, disability, man, woman, or occupation. Everyone...
Common Misconceptions About Addicts And Addiction
Addiction affects so many people in so many different ways. You yourself might be affected,...
The Dangers Of Cold Turkey And Why Medical Detox Is Better
“Just give it up cold turkey.” That is heard a lot from people when addicts...
Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders
The Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure As soon as a woman discovers that she is...
Fixing Relationships: An Essential Part Of Addiction Recovery
The first seven steps in any 12-step support group and program are all about the...
Mental Health in the Workplace: do corporations take it seriously?
Mental health issues have a huge impact on our society. The implications can affect our...
How Popular Entertainment Glorifies Substance Abuse
An Exploration of Substance Use and Addiction in Mainstream Media The average North American adult...
How Household Products Can Become Abused Substances
Overview Society’s understanding of addiction implies a reliance on alcohol, or drugs like marijuana, heroin,...
Which Occupations Have The Highest Rates Of Addiction?
There are a lot of different factors that can lead people to alcohol or drug...
Substance Addiction vs. Behavioural Addiction
How Prevalent Is Addiction? According to a study by the UK’s Action on Addiction, one...
