Tag: substance abuse & addiction

This could help solve the addiction crisis. Many people misunderstand addiction or severe substance use disorder (SUD) as a condition people eventually can “get over”....

An addiction professional reflects on the addiction and recovery narrative of Elton John as portrayed in the hit movie Rocketman.

The roles of Peer Specialists, Alumni Coordinators, and Sponsors are complementary and can improve outcomes in substance use disorder recovery.

Opiates are only one of a number of substances that have very high rates of addiction. Here are the 10 most addictive substances that you should avoid.

When people are admitted to substance abuse treatment centers, they must be screened for other physical and mental conditions to get the best care.

Alcohol abuse in the U.S. is increasing at an alarming rate without a corresponding increase in treatment. It's time for doctors to step up.

Addicted to your phone? Take this easy 10-question self-assessment quiz to help you distinguish addiction from significant use.

Although it’s not nearly as headline-grabbing as the opioid crisis, alcohol abuse in America has reached the level of a public health crisis.

A key benefit peer support providers bring to addiction treatment settings is their lived experience with SUD recovery. There are many more.

A sober living home is an essential step between leaving an intensive substance abuse treatment program and reentering the world on your own.

Many mIllennial moms have a social media compulsion often sharing many photos of their kids (oversharenting). We wondered how this affects their kids.

First responders on the front line of the opioid crisis have learned that substance use disorders are not a matter of will power or bad decisions.