When people hear “alcoholic” they often get a particular image in their head. They might picture someone stumbling drunk, or someone that spends all day drinking. The reality is that there are many different types of alcohol abuse and dependency. All forms of alcohol problems are dangerous to a person’s health and any alcohol...Read More
Addiction impacts all demographics, but young adults and late teens are at particular risk. More colleges and universities in the U.S. are grappling with increased drug use among their students. Here are a few startling facts about students and drug addiction. Half of All Full-Time Students Abuse Drugs Yup, it’s been reported that...Read More
Fact 1: Alcohol Addiction is the Most Prevalent Alcohol may be legal and socially acceptable, but it’s the most common addiction in the US (after nicotine). In 2018, there were around 18 million people struggling with alcohol addiction. Due to how socially acceptable alcohol is, including binge drinking, many people do not realize they...Read More
For most people, alcohol is a substance often consumed in social situations to have fun or celebrate. But for 18 million people in the US, alcohol is at the center of their substance abuse struggle. Alcohol abuse is one of the most common addictions in the world, and unfortunately, withdrawal from alcohol is one of...Read More
We’re now in a new year, but that doesn’t mean we’ve completely left 2018 in the past. We’re now getting the opportunity to look at some startling facts from last year. The US is still struggling with an opiate epidemic, and now a new generation is facing astounding numbers of nicotine addiction. Here are the...Read More
No addiction is easy, whether it’s drugs or shopping, addiction is a challenge. Some substances are more addictive than others though. The more addicting a substance is, the easier it is to get hooked and harder it is to detox. It can be hard to scientifically judge, which drugs are most addictive, but here...Read More
Alcohol dependency is the most common addiction impacting the US. Nearly 17 million US adults struggle with alcohol addiction. Withdrawal is never fun, but it’s a necessary first step to gaining control over your addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to serious. Here’s what to expect during an alcohol detox. Common Mild Symptoms...Read More
