Prescription medications are essential for treating pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other medical conditions. However, using a medication differently from how it was prescribed—such as a larger...
A brightly packaged capsule, powder, or liquid sold at a retail store seems far removed from the image most people associate with an addictive drug. Yet tianeptine—commonly referred to as...
The conversation surrounding kratom has changed dramatically in recent years. While traditional kratom leaf has long been marketed as an herbal supplement for pain relief and increased energy, a new...
Many people think of addiction as something that happens suddenly. In reality, it develops in stages that often go unnoticed until daily life feels unmanageable. The truth is, there are...
There’s a strong misconception that people misuse alcohol or drugs because of poor choices or a lack of willpower. In reality, many individuals are trying to cope with deeper, often...
One of the myths of addiction is that if someone simply had enough willpower, they wouldn’t have a problem. It’s critical to understand just how a person’s brain is altered...
It’s a damaging misconception that because a person initially decides to use alcohol or drugs, they’re “choosing” to become addicted. Unfortunately, this narrow band of thinking is rooted in the...
When you realize it’s time to get treatment for a drug or alcohol problem, this is a brave decision. But it’s only natural to feel apprehension about the many unknowns....
Many diseases are laced with judgment. If a person struggles with obesity, for example, they’re sometimes viewed as lazy. Or someone with a mental health disorder just needs to “snap...
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports an observance called National Recovery Month. It notes that one key aspect of recovery success is choosing to...
