Substance use disorders (SUDs) range from mild to severe, with the most severe degrees manifesting as addiction and alcoholism.... Continue Reading

Substance use disorder is a mental health condition that affects over 20 million people in the United States.1 This disorder is... Continue Reading

Over 20 million individuals above the age of 12 struggle with a substance use disorder in the United States.1 If you fall withi... Continue Reading

Between 2010 and 2019, U.S. opioid-related deaths more than doubled - from just over 21,000 annual deaths in 2010 to nearly 50,... Continue Reading

There isn't a single "best" approach to recovery. Likewise, all studies have limitations, and we need to keep that in mind. Continue Reading

Focusing on oneself isn't selfish—especially when helping yourself allows you to help others. Continue Reading

They see it primarily as a spiritual problem—a weakness in someone’s nature that must be fixed. Continue Reading

Here are 5 of the many benefits of attending a Christian support group if you’ve chosen to walk the recovery path in faith. Continue Reading

Therapist Nicole Arzt recounts how one of her patients "experimented" with sobriety before committing to a sober life. Continue Reading

Pet therapy turned around my recovery and changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for others. Continue Reading

This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol addiction is the most common form of substance abuse, aff... Continue Reading

This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol detox is a process that should never be taken lightly. Wh... Continue Reading

Opioid addicts who are either uninsured or have Medicaid often encounter barriers to treatment. Continue Reading

There are two kinds of hotlines you can use during addiction recovery. Here's which one is right for your situation. Continue Reading

There are a number of approaches that are not 12-step in orientation, but do offer group support. Continue Reading

When looking for a proper teen support group, keep the following three life skills in mind. Continue Reading

If your children know that you want them to make smart choices, they will respect you as a parent or guardian and know that you... Continue Reading

The list of slang terms for drugs, drug use and paraphernalia goes on and on. No matter what socio-economic class teens live in... Continue Reading

The so-called 'practical reasons' that the addicted mind refers to in order to avoid treatment are simply rationalizations to d... Continue Reading

My failed recovery attempts convinced me that I needed more than the traditional approach. It was only after committing to this... Continue Reading