Substance and behavioral addictions can have a physical, emotional, social, and financial impact on a person’s life. Fortunately, effective treatments are available—including online options. Online therapy

Stimulants are a class of psychoactive drugs that increase activity in the brain, impacting alertness and mood. In psychology, stimulants are generally defined as substances that excite

Addiction can affect a person in several ways, leaving “clues” or signs that an issue may exist. These signs may appear in the form of

International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31st) was first acknowledged in 2001 by social worker, Sally J. Finn in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2012, this international event

While people may use the words “addiction” and “compulsion” interchangeably, they are different. Addiction creates a sense of pleasure in the brain and removes discomfort

At a Glance Sleeping pills such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines can be addictive and may lead to overdose, particularly when taken in excess quantities or

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, text revision, often called the DSM-V-TR or DSM-5-TR, is the latest version of the American Psychiatric

Recognizing the signs of an overdose and how to respond can help save lives. Overdoses can occur in response to a wide variety of substances

If you have a friend or relative who is living with addiction, you might be wondering how you can help. To be clear, it’s not always

When prescription or over-the-counter medications are used improperly, they can produce serious adverse health effects. In some cases, this can include addiction, dependence, overdose, and

Oxycodone is a short-acting, semi-synthetic opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is prescribed for both acute pain (after surgery or injury) and

Sleep problems commonly occur among people with substance use disorders, but these issues can also occur during withdrawal and recovery. Problems with sleep can make