Is Alcohol a Drug?
Alcohol is a drug, and a highly addictive one. Specifically, It is classified as a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant.
Treatment Centers
Choosing The Right Inpatient Rehab Facility
Once you've made the decision to seek treatment for an addiction to alcohol or drugs, you'll need to choose a the right rehab facility.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders
Medication can be an important and beneficial part of any treatment plan for opioid addiction. Learn more about how medication can support recovery.
The Top 10 Differences Between Good Rehab Advertising and Shady Practices
Knowing how to tell the difference between good rehab advertising and shady practices can be life-saving for an individual suffering from addiction.
Telemedicine and Addiction Treatment
Telemedicine (aka telehealth) offers new options for those who need mental health services and substance abuse treatment at a distance.
4 Ways to Encourage Your Loved One to Go to Rehab
When you know someone you care about needs help, you have to act. Going to rehab can help them live a happier life. Learn how to encourage them to go.
Seeking Treatment while Transitioning out of the Military
The transition from military to civilian life can pose many challenges for veterans, including dealing with mental health or substance use disorders.
4 Ways Grief Can Lead to Addiction
Some people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with loss and risk falling into addiction. Substance abuse is never a healthy response to grief.
News: Businesses Struggling to Find Sober Applicants
At least one Ohio business can't find enough applicants who can pass a drug test. A shortage of sober employees is a problem for the economy.