Five Things You Can Do for a Loved One in Active Addiction (and Five You Shouldn’t)
Quick Summary When someone you love is using, you get contradictory advice from every…
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Drinking Without Pushing Them Away
Quick Summary Talking to an adult you love about their drinking is one of…
Functional Alcoholism: Why Looking Fine on the Outside Hides the Risk
Quick Summary Functional alcoholism is the version of alcohol use disorder that the cultural…
When Heavy Drinking Becomes Alcohol Use Disorder: The Line Most People Miss
Quick Summary The line between heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder isn’t as obvious…
Dabs and Dabbing – Understanding Cannabis Concentrates and Their Risks
Key Points Introduction If you’ve heard the term “dabs” and wondered what it means,…
How Long Does OxyContin Stay In Your System?
OxyContin, a powerful prescription opioid medication containing oxycodone, raises important questions about detection times…
Overcoming Addiction in College: The Important Challenges and Solutions
Overcoming Addiction in College As a college student, you face unique challenges that can…
Understanding Addiction: The Serious Affects on Relationships and Communication
Understanding addiction can be difficult. Addiction is a multifaceted and challenging condition that can…
Understanding Wet Brain Syndrome and Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
“Wet brain syndrome” is a slang name for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, a rare brain disorder.…