The addiction rate in midlife adults has been steadily rising, with up to 17 percent of people in this age group being affected by [...]

The nation’s opioid epidemic is affecting baby boomers in very significant ways. Opioids range from prescription painkillers like codeine to illicit drugs like heroin. Experts [...]

Addiction is a family disease, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.1 Family members develop unhealthy behaviors to cope with the chaos that [...]

By mid-life, we’re pretty set in our ways, even though some of those ways may be preventing us from realizing our true potential or the [...]

Mid-Life Crisis Factors Mid-life presents a unique set of challenges and circumstances. Children leaving the nest and growing unhappiness with a career are common. Also, [...]

Drug use is on the rise among people in their 50s and 60s. Baby boomers, who are now reaching midlife, have higher rates of illicit [...]

You’ve worked hard to build a reputation in your chosen field. Perhaps you’ve finally reached a point in your career where you are earning a [...]

You took the time to participate in residential or intensive addiction treatment, and you’ve completed your course of therapy—congratulations! Now it’s time to return [...]

There is a unique pain that comes with an addicted sibling in the family. They are more likely to be a close-up witness to the [...]

The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that, in 2013, 17 million people in the U.S. had an alcohol use disorder or dependence. An [...]

Acknowledging your addiction and deciding to seek professional treatment are important first steps for a successful recovery. The next step is deciding if traveling to [...]

You’re successful in your career, but success may come at a price if you find your work continually stressful. Occupational stress is a common [...]

Substance use disorders costs the U.S. more than $700 billion each year.1 That cost is the cumulative effect of lost productivity, health care costs and [...]

People suffering from addiction often have mental health conditions or developmental issues that triggered the substance use as a way to cope with the symptoms. [...]

What do mean when talk about “mindfulness?” Many of us go through our lives on autopilot. We’re so busy trying to accomplish daily tasks, we [...]

When you’re starting addiction treatment, the most important first steps are identifying your goals, resolving detrimental issues and setting the stage for change. Once these [...]