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The opioid epidemic and crisis keeps getting worse – but what are doctors doing about the problem? Learn how new guidelines are cracking down on prescription abuse.

Deciding to quit alcohol after heavy use initiates a process of withdrawal caused by a neurochemical imbalance—a sudden drop in calming GABA and a surge in excitatory glutamat—leading to CNS hyperexcitability, which manifests as tremors, anxiety, and an increased risk…

Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore and President Barack Obama teamed up last weekend to talk about the national opioid addiction crisis by calling for Congress to increase funding for addiction treatment.

When your teen is in recovery from either drug or alcohol addiction, your direct support is crucial to their long-term recovery. So, how can parents continue to help their teen in recovery while still balancing a healthy sense of normalcy…

Learn about the complex history of drug and alcohol addiction and how 18th century substance abuse impacted even America’s founding fathers.

Cultivating overall well-being is important to leading a happy, healthy life. Learn how to incorporate simple wellness tips into your daily routine to help you reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

Valentine's day can often bring on feelings of loneliness and depression. For those in recovery, this can be triggering and lead to a relapse. Protect yourself against the valentine's day blues, and learn how to strengthen your recovery.

Many Americans consider excessive drinking at parties a rite of passage, but these "harmless" habits can spiral into alcohol dependency. Learn some of the common signs of alcoholism.

College students are one of the most at-risk populations for drug and alcohol misuse. Learn how to warn young people about substance abuse before it's too late.

Addiction is a disease that impacts not only the person using, but their entire family. Read the account of one family member to learn more about this dynamic.