Speak Up: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Their Addiction
Caron Treatment Centers, which assists those struggling with addiction, offers advice on helping loved ones get the help they need.
Before the First Drink: Understanding and Resisting Relapse Triggers
No matter how long a former addict has gone without the use of drugs or alcohol, the risk of relapse is always present.
How Did We Get Here? A Look at America’s Opioid Crisis
Last year more than 75,000 Americans died from opioid overdose, and the predictions for this year are even higher.
Female Drug Overdose Deaths Are at an All-Time High—Here’s Why
The overdose rate among women ages 30 to 64 increased by more than 260 percent between 1999 and 2017.
Addiction’s a Chronic Disease, Not A Moral Failure—Here’s Why
Experts from Caron Treatment Centers share their insight on America’s largest, but most preventable, chronic disease – substance use disorder.
The Undiagnosed Disease Your Aging Parent Could Be Suffering From—Addiction
More than 2.5 million older Americans are dependent on drugs or alcohol.
Marijuana’s “Safe” Reputation with Teens Today Could Be Problematic Tomorrow
Recreational marijuana use among teens is increasingly seen as safe. This poses risks. Learn the dangers of recreational marijuana use.
How to Talk with Your Child About the Dangers of Vaping
There’s a new gateway drug: vaping.
Underage Drinking Is on The Decline? Here’s Why Parents Aren’t Convinced (And Shouldn’t Be)
Studies from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism report that people who start drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to become alcoholics later in life.
Personality Disorders Affect Addiction Recovery
Family and mental health matter when it comes to finding a recover plan.