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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.

Whether your loved one is seeking help with alcoholism or drug addiction, finding the right addiction treatment center can make all the difference. Learn what to look for during your search.

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.

When taken as prescribed, Xanax can help individuals manage their anxiety. But when combined with alcohol, this powerful medication can lead to overdose or even death. In this short video, learn about the dangers of combining benzodiazepines and alcohol.

Everyone’s experience in rehab is different, depending on their history of use, the type of treatment they seek, their support network, and where they go to rehab. But there are some things that everyone can expect.

Alcohol is one of the most abused substances by teens, but could teen athletes be at higher risk of abusing alcohol? Watch this short video to learn more about teens, drinking, and sports.

While the opioid epidemic has garnered America's attention, the abuse of benzodiazepines has skyrocketed. In this short video, John Hamilton talks about the likelihood of it becoming the next opioid crisis.

Addiction alters brain activity, leading to personality changes. Find out the different ways addiction can affect your life and relationships.

Writing therapy strengthens recovery and promotes inner healing in several ways. Find out how writing can help a person recover from addiction.

Whether it is 12 Step-based or one of the many alternatives, a support group can greatly impact your recovery. Find the right support group for you.