Secondhand drinking can have a ripple effect across families, friendships, workplaces, and neighborhoods. You might not be the one drinking, but you still feel the chaos, arguments, broken trust, missed work, emotional strain, or worse.

You already know alcohol does damage to the liver, but the effects don't stop there. You may not realize how it gradually erodes your lung function. If you've felt shortness of breath, a lingering cough, or seem to catch chest colds more than usual, alcohol could be behind it.

From wine-themed yoga classes to "mommy juice" memes flooding your social feed, there's no shortage of messages saying it’s normal to pour a glass, or three, to cope with the chaos of motherhood. But where does everyday stress relief turn into dependency? If you're starting to wonder whether the mom wine culture is causing more harm than good, you're not alone.

Trying to get sober when you’re pregnant and addicted to benzodiazepines is a storm most people don’t see coming. But if you're here, it means you, or someone you care about, is looking for a way out.

Boofing drugs, also known as rectal drug administration, may sound absurd, but it’s a fast-growing and dangerous practice.

You don’t have to be using a substance to feel stuck in a cycle that’s draining your energy, control, and relationships. If you’ve ever lost hours scrolling, gambling, gaming, or glued to routines that numb your emotions, you might be facing something deeper: process addiction.

If you've ever thought, “They're just gummies, how bad could they be?” you're not alone. But the truth is, THC edibles like gummies can hit harder than people expect, sometimes turning a relaxed night into a trip to the ER.

Ativan and Xanax both ease anxiety, but they differ in speed, duration, and addiction risk. Learn their effects and how to safely manage benzodiazepine use.

Addiction and substance use disorders (SUDs) are complex brain disorders characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behaviors. For decades, the myth that addiction is a lifetime sentence has left people feeling hopeless and permanently damaged, discouraging them from seeking treatment. The truth is that addiction is a treatable disease, and recovery from drug and alcohol abuse is possible.

As a parent, family member, or friend of someone in early recovery, it can be challenging to figure out the best way to support them and the right things to say and do. Educating yourself on addiction recovery, what to expect, how to prepare, and creating a safe and supportive environment are some ways to welcome a loved one home from rehab.

Addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or shopping, is a disease that can be incredibly difficult to break. While all substance use disorders (SUDs) are challenging to overcome, some drugs are harder to quit than others. Some of the most addictive substances are heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, and nicotine.

Many people picture drug detoxification and rehabilitation as a strict program designed to force sobriety from drugs and alcohol. In reality, addiction treatment programs provide a holistic transformation that helps individuals completely upgrade and restore their lives.