Addiction is a disease. It can be nearly impossible to overcome addiction alone, as regular use of drugs or alcohol actually causes changes in the brain. Addiction can cause…

Teenagers can be especially susceptible to peer pressure. They are at a point in life when they want independence from their parents, but don’t necessarily have enough life experience…

If you have struggled with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, you have likely heard of 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). These typically free programs use group meetings…

For many individuals in recovery from addiction, 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provide support and structure. A primary focus of AA and other 12-step programs is the…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, the economic consequences have begun to be felt. Even now, many in the U.S. have lost their jobs. We’ve…

The COVID-19 outbreak has been an unprecedented crisis. In the span of a few weeks, Americans have been asked to stay home and practice social distancing to slow the…