Drug and alcohol addiction do not always seem obvious. A few pills to stay awake, go to sleep, or relax at a party may become a constant companion before friends and family realize there’s a danger. Highly successful and...

For people who drink large amounts of alcohol regularly for many months, stopping drinking can lead to symptoms that affect both the body and mind. These symptoms are part of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, a possibly life-threatening condition that results...

Drug addiction affects all aspects of your life—from your job to your relationships to your sex life. Drugs can make sex more difficult—and riskier for you and your partner(s). The decisions you make regarding sex while you are high...

Loss and grief are difficult to handle at any point in life, but they may be especially challenging when you are in recovery from addiction. Grief can occur many times throughout life, whether a loved one has passed away...

Addiction is a disease that can affect all aspects of your health, from your physical health to your emotional health. It’s not just a condition that affects your brain but can also affect your heart, liver, and other organs....

While relapsing may make you feel guilty, you should know that relapse is a normal part of the recovery process from addiction. More than half of all people who go to a rehab facility experience a relapse, especially early...

Coerced treatment for drub abuse occurs when a person is forced involuntarily into rehabilitation for addiction. They may be ordered to rehab by the court due to criminal charges or at the request of their family or pressured into...