In the context of substance use and addiction, it's important to understand that not all drugs work the same way. Different substances affect an individual’s [...]

Soma is the brand name for carisoprodol, a prescription muscle relaxant used to treat short-term pain from muscle injuries or spasms. It works by affecting [...]

If you or someone close to you is recovering from opioid addiction, you may have heard about medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Sublocade. These are [...]

Fentanyl is everywhere right now. If you’re reading this, it may already be a part of your story. Maybe you or someone close to you [...]

If you’ve ever been prescribed a pain medication after surgery or an injury, chances are you’ve heard of hydrocodone or oxycodone. They’re two of the [...]

Each May, communities across the country observe Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reduce stigma, raise understanding and open up conversations about emotional well-being. It’s [...]

Marijuana use has become more common, especially with the legalization of cannabis in many states. While many people associate marijuana with relaxation and stress relief, [...]

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) refers to a group of symptoms that can occur after the initial withdrawal from addictive substances, often lasting for weeks or [...]

The cycle of addiction refers to the repetitive pattern of behavior that an individual with substance use disorder experiences. This cycle can seem unbreakable and [...]

Wet Brain Syndrome, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), is a serious neurological condition that results from chronic alcohol abuse and severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) [...]

When it comes to substance use, the terms “drug abuse” and “drug misuse” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. While both [...]

Every year, during the third week of March, we observe National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March 17-23), an initiative led by the National Institute [...]