Our ability to think rationally and make sound decisions lives in the prefrontal cortex. As your BAC rises, your prefrontal cortex is significantly impacted. A blacked-out person might eventually pass out or lose consciousness, but[...]

Alcohol plays an oversized role in the lives of many families. Planning for birthdays and holidays or other social events seems always to include adult beverages. For some people, drinking becomes more than just a[...]

Witnessing a loved one struggle from abuse of alcohol is one of the most painful experiences anyone can face. The problems that alcohol causes are easily spotted, yet your loved one persists. As a caring[...]

Addiction recovery can be lonely and isolating. Many people experiencing addiction may feel that no one understands their experience. Their relationships with friends and loved ones are likely strained or worse. Unfortunately, addiction affects[...]

Cocaine may seem less popular than it was in the 1980s party culture. However, cocaine is still used today as a party drug, stimulant, and gateway drug to other illicit substance abuse. While many people[...]

Originally used in South America, cocaine comes from the coca plant. In the United States and worldwide, cocaine is an increasingly popular illicit drug. Popular in the party culture, cocaine is also used at raves,[...]

America is currently experiencing an opiate crisis. Originally derived from opium, natural opiates like morphine and heroin are euphoric painkillers. Today, synthetic opiates, known as opioids, have the same effect and are prevalent across[...]

Mental health is crucial to overall health. Today, people from all walks of life struggle with mental health. Many have trouble changing negative thoughts, managing emotions, and avoiding addiction triggers. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the[...]

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is successful because it is a long-term strategy for creating change. Therapists provide clients with manageable steps to help clients cope with depression, anxiety, and dysregulation. Over time, CBT can rewire the brain[...]

The toll of the nation’s drug epidemic is staggering, both in lives lost and in lives shattered. Substance abuse, particularly tied to opioids, remains a pressing public health emergency, despite a lot of concerted effort[...]