Addiction - or substance use disorder (SUD) - is a complex condition that involves uncontrollable, recurrent use of substance despite its harmful consequences to the individual’s health, personal, and professional life. SUDs are one of the most widely spread mental disorders in the US, with around...
When tackling alcohol or drug addiction, resilience is a key factor in determining whether or not someone will successfully overcome their struggle. But uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms make this very difficult leading to relapses in many cases. This prompts many to...
People with a cocaine addiction may start taking the stimulant to be more efficient in their work, but prolonged use can lead to serious long-term effects. If not permanent, the damage cocaine can have on the body and different organs will take a long time to recover from. So let's discuss some of t...
Pain is a debilitating factor of illness and can make just about any activity difficult without adequate pain relief. According to the CDC's review of the 2016 National Health Interview Survey, about 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain. To alleviate this pain, many doctors prescribe medication...
What is Alcohol Allergy? Whether you like to only prefer drinking on special occasions, or like selecting wine pairings for dinner, you can't ignore how alcohol plays an important role in different cultures. But despite the fact that a fourth of the world population drinks alcohol, and that humans...