Addiction & Related Topics

Addiction is not always noticeable. Discover red flags of a possible substance abuse disorder so you can seek help for a loved one sooner rather than later.

Do you have a problem with substances? In this short video, Amy Sedgwick, Director of Clinical Operations at Mountainside, discusses common warning signs of addiction.

Addiction affects entire families. Learn the diverse ways substance abuse impacts family dynamics and see if it has caused you to assume any of these roles.

Discussing addiction in the workplace might be taboo, but with the increasing economical toll that it is taking we can no longer ignore it.

One of the reasons why gambling is so dangerous is because it often goes unnoticed. Gamblers are experts at keeping their addiction a secret.

Learning the signs can go a long way into helping yourself or someone you know get help. Let’s take a look at eight common signs of alcohol dependence.

Addiction is a chronic brain disease with no cure, but is treatment possible? Learn more about how this disease works.

It’s hard to know what to do when a loved one is suffering with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. See whether your family is offering misguided help and enabling your loved one’s addiction.

Admitting to substance abuse is difficult, causing many users to make excuses for their behavior. Take action to address underlying issues before they escalate.

Addiction is a family disease that stresses the family to the breaking point, impacts the stability of the home, the family’s unity, mental health, physical health, finances, and overall family dynamics.

There’s a lot of information out there about alcoholism and drug addiction. The sheer volume of articles, books, and videos on the topic can be overwhelming, and despite all of this, people are left still wanting answers. So, we’ve answered five of the top questions you may have about the topic.