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Finding the right treatment program can be a challenging process, and because everyone’s treatment needs are different, knowing where to start isn’t always intuitive.

They were friends. They shared drugs and overdosed. One survived, and the other died. Who should be held responsible when an overdose occurs?

Like addiction, depression is a disease that can disrupt a person’s quality of life. Learn what you should and shouldn’t do to help a loved one cope with it.

The new year is just around the corner and it is the perfect time to make some real changes. If you are struggling with drugs and alcohol, why not make this the year you change your life?

Drug overdoses were once kept hidden behind closed doors. But as the opioid epidemic spreads, more and more families are sharing the truth about their loved one’s use, addiction, and death ⎼ in hopes of helping others who are struggling.

When you are in recovery, having a strong support network is important. According to research, having a dog as part of that network could help you stay sober. Learn all the ways dogs can strengthen your sobriety.

While it is impossible to determine who will and will not become addicted, there are certain risk factors that make you more prone to addiction.

While everyone's battle against addiction is unique, there are certain things that everyone can expect and prepare for.

President Trump, who labeled the opioid epidemic a national emergency earlier this year, recently signed the bill ⎼ the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ⎼ into law. Below are five important components of this law and how they can impact addiction and treatment.

Recognizing that your loved one is struggling with addiction can be difficult. After all, those in active addiction go to great lengths to hide their substance use from those around them. Learn how to recognize the signs, common ways individuals hide their addiction, and why.

While anyone can develop an addiction, people who work in the hospitality and food service industries are most vulnerable. Learn why this link persists.

Joseph Green is a professional spoken word artist, motivational speaker, and person in long-term recovery. He has channelled his experiences, grief, and struggles into poetry that has inspired others in recovery.