Millions of Americans abuse substances. Don’t let that lead to health problems and addiction.
It’s no secret that alcohol makes it hard to get hard, but why, and what can you do about it?
Sex addiction is a behavioral disorder that can lead to complications in all aspects of life.
When it comes to opioids, it is important—possibly lifesaving—to separate fact from fiction.
Loving each other through recovery isn't easy, but hard work can make a relationship stronger.
Though effective in the short term, long-term narcotics use has its share of serious risks.
Are you making a fresh start? Here's how you can return to healthy living after an addiction.
A loved one's support can be as important as treatment when battling substance use disorder.
With patience and positivity, you can be the secret weapon in a friend's battle against tobacco.
Exercise may be the best medicine for your body. But how effective is it to fight substance use?
Are you living with chronic pain but don't want to resort to narcotics? You have options.
Panic symptoms are more common in smokers, and smoking generally makes panic worse.
An official diagnosis of addiction can illuminate the road to recovery.
Many men enjoy a few drinks now and then, but such consumption carries sexual side effects.
Learn how to set up a successful quit-smoking plan that includes the appropriate use of NRT.
Addiction can destroy a partnership, but providing support is essential for recovery.
Mental health disorders and addiction are co-occurring conditions that have lasting impacts.
Addiction destroys families, but understanding its causes can help family members to survive.
Sex workers had no involvement in state laws written about them—now they aim to rewrite them.
Responsible drinking can become second nature once you understand the facts and benefits.
The diagnosis may be shoddy, but the symptoms are real enough.
It might seem strange to use a cannabis compound for recovery, but there's more to it.
Is moderate marijuana use a smart path to sobriety?
Poppers can kill. But for many, the party must go on.
Everyone's reason to drink less is personal, but the steps to get there usually overlap.
As drug abuse numbers climb, keep an eye on certain red flags to curb the risk.
As a cultural beverage, it’s universal—but there can be consequences to drinking too much.
What do our prescription trends tell us about our state of suffering?
We are slowly adopting a sympathetic and, hopefully, more effective approach toward addiction.
The U.S. campaign against substance use has morphed over the past 50 years.
Overturning troubling patterns requires the development of positive, consistent ones.
Don't let outdated beliefs keep you or a loved one from seeking much-needed support.
Capable of a potency up to 100 times that of morphine, this opioid poses a real risk.
Addiction is a medical and psychological issue, so why are many recovery programs faith-based?
Just a little drink to help the medicine go down. What could go wrong?
If you want to try to help a loved one suffering from addiction, you need to know the basics.
Here's how to make your at-home intervention as effective as those on TV.
The honeymoon phase of quitting substance use can both help and hinder long-term recovery.
Once you enter the gray areas of substance use, it's time for the hard questions.
Step programs are the gold standard in substance use recovery, but do they work for everyone?
What are some strategies we can use to reduce the emphasis of alcohol in our lives?
This chronic brain disease can lead to serious consequences for your health and sex life.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments for alcohol use disorder.
The goal is to stop drinking safely. But what's the best way to go about that?
Here's what to expect in your daily life as you're dealing with alcohol use disorder.
Too much booze can cause problems with performance and libido.
Drinking too much alcohol affects sexual function and pleasure—but not always in a good way.
This deadly but treatable condition can affect everything from family to fertility.
Almost 50 million in the U.S. had a substance use disorder in 2022. And the trend is rising.
What are the evidence-based signs of SUD—and how can you begin recovery from addiction?
The opioid crisis has claimed more than half a million lives in a little more than 30 years.
Finding your footing when in recovery from substance use disorder is difficult. There is help.
Opioid use disorder can be deadly. Recovery is possible with medication, counseling and therapy.
Strong relationships aid in recovery from OUD, but they come with potential pitfalls.