Kratom is a plant-based substance that has become popular in the United States. Some people believe it helps with pain relief or symptoms of opioid
The United Nations General Assembly gathered in New York for the first time since 1998 for a special hearing on the Failed War on Drugs
Earlier this week, NPR published an article about a White House commission report that was released, urging President Trump to declare America’s opioid crisis a
Addiction impacts every aspect of the family dynamic, including finances, behavioral roles, stability at home, and the mental, physical, and spiritual health of each family
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, everyone in the family suffers as well. There’s no escaping the effects of addiction, yet too many family members engage in behavior that allows the addict to avoid facing the consequences for his or her actions.
Did you know nearly two-thirds of all individuals receiving treatment for drug abuse report being physically, sexually or emotionally abused as a child? While this statistic can’t be attributed as a singular cause for drug abuse, research shows that traumatic childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, crime, or accidents can lead to addictive behaviors later in life.