Sober Stories

In 2014, more than 15 million people in the United States reported having used prescription painkillers for non-medical purposes, with many eventually “graduating” to heroin.…

The human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as HIV, is a virus that causes not only HIV infection but can also lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome…

There are a number of different ways to treat substance abuse. Often, the most effective means of addressing addiction is through a holistic approach that…

The Fourth of July is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in America. Everyone in the country takes the day off in order to…

Despite the plethora of information published regarding the risks associated with smoking cigarettes, nearly one in five high school-aged teens are still smoking. While the…

LSD stands for “lysergic acid diethylamide,” which is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. The drug goes by many…

Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines are depressants,…

When a loved one struggles with an addiction, it can be difficult to not intervene. Substance abuse is a growing problem in the United States…

Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and use continues to grow as more states move towards legalization. According to…