When you’re feeling under the weather, you might reach for DayQuil to ease your flu symptoms. But what happens if you want to have a...

From the Iron Man star, Robert Downey Jr., to the Academy Award winner, Bradley Cooper, Hollywood has always been plagued by stories of celebrities struggling...

According to the Centers for Disease Control , over 250 Americans lose their lives every day from substance use disorders (SUD). And the risk of...

Many of us know someone who becomes increasingly mean-spirited the more they drink. Often, the shift in behavior comes as a surprise, given how different...

Over 16% of Americans aged 12 and above have used illicit drugs at least once. Although we’re seeing a significant dip in drug-related deaths, the...

Are you facing an upcoming drug test and worried about getting accurate results? What you might not realize is that everyday foods could trigger a...

Your kidneys and liver work around the clock to filter toxins from your body. What you drink directly impacts how well these vital organs function....

Alcohol poisoning can be fatal. It’s when there’s too much alcohol in the blood, causing a cascade of life-threatening complications to the body. In rare...

Making amends is part of the 12-step program in Alcoholics Anonymous, specifically in steps 8 and 9.  It goes as follows: “Step 8: Made a...

Mental health disorders often exist at both ends of a spectrum. Where one disorder lies, its mirror image often exists. For example, Antisocial Personality Disorder—characterized...

Drug-induced psychosis, also known as substance-induced psychosis or psychotic episode, is a mental disorder that occurs after taking certain drugs. Though often temporary, drug-induced psychosis...

If you or someone you know is charged with a DUI, you might be wondering about its legal and financial consequences. Since it’s considered a...

Galaxy gas has become a hot topic on social media platforms like TikTok, with colorful canisters and enticing flavors catching the attention of young people...

One of the most common signs of alcohol addiction—and alcohol consumption in general, beyond obvious inebriation—is bloating. Regular or excessive drinking can lead to the...

When a child struggles with both mental illness and addiction, it’s felt by the whole family. Professionals refer to addiction as a “family disease” for...

Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) long-acting opioid used to treat chronic pain and opioid use disorder.  Developed in Germany in the late 1930s by Max...

Most of us have been taught the dangers of alcohol. It can weaken the immune system, damage vital organs like the liver, stomach, and heart,...

There’s a lot that can go wrong with intravenous drug use. The overdose risk increases because injected drugs work a lot faster. A nonsterile injection...