When people talk about prescription drug addiction, they usually think of prescription painkillers (narcotics or opioids). While the opioid epidemic has and continues to significantly impact people from all demographics…
There are different types of opioid drugs, including prescription pain medications and illicit substances such as heroin and fentanyl. No matter the type, opioids are potent and highly addictive substances…
Does PTSD drug abuse exist? How does PTSD impact addiction? What help can I get? If you are asking these questions, you are not alone. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder,…
Intimate relationships are supposed to be a safe place. Your spouse is supposed to be your partner, who shelters you from danger and provides you with love and stability. However,…
If you or someone close to you is struggling with prescription drugs, alcohol, or illegal drugs, you might wonder about the connection between dependence and drug addiction. If a loved…
Anyone who has struggled with depression and substance abuse might have noticed that each disorder seems to play off the other. But why? How does alcohol affect depression? What is…