Are you concerned about a pattern of addiction that runs in your family? Perhaps it’s a history of alcoholism that has extended from a grandparent to a parent to a sibling. Or you may have several relatives in your extended family — an uncle, an aunt, several cousins...
The risk of developing an alcohol or drug addiction is not equal for everyone. A variety of genetic and environmental factors contribute to an individual’s likelihood of developing an addiction. Fortunately, having specific risk factors in your background does not...
Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
Many people with mental health disorders like anxiety or depression need to be on long-term medication to keep their condition in check and prevent the highs, lows, and stresses of these afflictions from interfering with their daily life. Identifying the right...
When a doctor prescribes a medicine, as the saying goes, they believe it will be more helpful than harmful to the person taking it. However, some anxiety medications operate similarly to other addictive drugs like opiates, and long-term use can lead to painful...
Anxiety is a common affliction, but its symptoms are not always obvious to the person who suffers from this condition or the people who love them. They may feel crazy or be marked as a “worrier,” but there is nothing crazy about anxiety. It’s a valid mental health...
