An AUD, or alcohol use disorder, is a term defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to describe a person struggling with alcohol addiction. Aside from AUD, you may have heard many terms to describe an unhealthy relationship with alcohol: alcoholism, alcohol abuse, … [Read more...] about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) vs. Alcoholism
3 Ways Your Appearance Changes When You Quit Drinking
Alcohol has become a normal part of society in the United States, but things aren’t always as they seem. While having a glass of wine (or two...or three) on a night out might sound like a normal part of socializing, this can have harmful effects we’re not talking about. A reported 86% of people over … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Your Appearance Changes When You Quit Drinking
Some Facts About Drunk Driving That Will Change Your Life
Cocaine, heroin, and crystal meth are substances that wreak havoc not only on the bodies of those who abuse these drugs but also on the lives of their loved ones. They are rightly listed as Schedule I drugs, which, in the United States, means they are illegal because of their high potential for … [Read more...] about Some Facts About Drunk Driving That Will Change Your Life
How Parents Can Stop Their Teen From Drinking and Driving
As far as the law is concerned, teenagers aren’t supposed to drink, but many of them drink anyway, thanks to fake IDs as well as adults who enable this behavior by buying alcohol for them. Underage drinking is bad enough, but many teenagers make things worse by getting behind the wheel … [Read more...] about How Parents Can Stop Their Teen From Drinking and Driving
Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
The poorest citizens in our country, often living in impoverished communities, are plagued by mental illnesses including substance abuse. We often see this as a problem that begins with an addiction that ruins a person's finances and leads to poor mental health. However, living in an … [Read more...] about Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
Addiction and Mental Illness in U.S. Veterans
U.S. veterans have prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice - losing their lives in the defense of our country. While this dedication should be lauded, too many veterans are coming back to lives of mental anguish and despair. And too often, our veterans are experiencing mental illness, abusing … [Read more...] about Addiction and Mental Illness in U.S. Veterans
The Shocking Rise of Teen Homelessness in America
On a per capita income basis, the US is one of the most affluent societies in the world. But the problem with a measure of wealth like this is that it says nothing about how the money is distributed. Some people are billionaires while others don’t have the resources to put a roof over their head or … [Read more...] about The Shocking Rise of Teen Homelessness in America