By Martha McLaughlin There is a strong relationship between addiction and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). An article in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism notes…
For most mothers, holding a newborn baby for the first time is an experience like no other. The immediate bonding as baby lies close to…
It seems like a futuristic world where artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are part of revolutionizing mental health care. However, that future has arrived. Technology…
By Jenni Deming Opioid addiction has a familiar face. It has the eyes of the retired grandmother next door. It has the smile of the…
As addiction continues to be a growing epidemic in our country, it is important that we learn more about how to offer help and hope…
It’s all over the news: Opioid use is on the rise, whether it involves powerful prescription pain relievers, such as Vicodin, codeine, Demerol, or OxyContin,…
By Tamarra Kemsley Ketamine, an anesthetic infamous for abuse among club drug users, may actually help to alleviate even the most stubborn cases of depression.…
According to recent estimates, more than 52,000 people lose their lives from drug addiction each year. Of those overdose deaths, about 63 percent or 33,000…
If you’re a legislator or public official in contemporary America, one of your primary duties revolves around finding a solution to the opioid epidemic. For…
Although many people know that injecting, smoking and inhaling drugs can cause intoxication, few are aware that many drugs can be absorbed just by touching…