Knowing what withdrawal symptoms and overdose symptoms look like may save your loved one’s life. It is currently estimated that about 10% of adults struggle with a substance abuse disorder. Though your loved one may not admit to having a drug problem, it is important to be able to recognize the sign […]

Long-term alcohol use can affect bone density, leading to thinner bones and increasing your risk of fractures if you fall. Here’s a breakdown of alcohol’s effects on your internal organs and body processes. These effects might not last very long, but that doesn’t make them insignificant. Impulsivene […]

Some people attend a daytime program at a hospital or substance abuse treatment facility but go home at night. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a mental health problem. For that reason, detoxing on your own, without any guidance or supervision, is generally not wise. You can us […]

These settings can provide a safe and supportive environment for making new friends who are committed to a sober lifestyle. Support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be invaluable for meeting others and making relationships in early recovery. These groups offer […]

Protective factors, such as being active in faith-based organizations or athletic organizations and spending time around people who don’t use drugs, can also prevent drug misuse in teens. They may also indicate a mental health disorder and should be monitored and discussed with your child’s family d […]

As such it is an isomer of propanol, and goes by the name isopropyl alcohol. Most so-called “rubbing alcohol” for antiseptic use contains isopropyl alcohol. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ethyl is generally considered superior to isopropyl alcohol, but both types of al […]