When you think about alcoholism and the serious health complications it leads to, what comes to your mind? Just the sheer amount of damage the body has suffered, including to the vital organs such as the liver, heart, and brain. But alcoholism does not always have to end up this

You may know Los Angeles as the city of sun and dreams, but beneath the glamour of the tinsel town, there are so many untold stories and personal battles with alcohol or substance use – the ones that often get swept under the rug, leaving one reeling in silent despair.

When your family member or a friend is drinking too much, we can understand how it feels for you as a loved one. You worry about them losing themselves to alcohol, and somewhere or other, it becomes overwhelming for you, too. Still, you feel somewhat uncomfortable broaching the topic –

Alcohol poisoning is not just “one drink too many” – it is what happens when you consume more drinks faster than your body can keep up. It is a life-threatening condition, leading to coma or even death if not treated right away. This is why knowing what are the signs

You might have felt it after waking up from a night of drinks, the lingering sense of unease, the racing thoughts, or that sinking feeling in your stomach that makes you want to crawl back into bed. That’s hangxiety, the anxiety that often hits after a night of drinking. Many

Woke up after doing something embarrassing, only to realize you can’t remember half of what happened the night before?  Maybe you were out with friends, had a few drinks, and suddenly the details of your evening are gone. That feeling, where your memory is hazy or completely blank, is more

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition characterized by attention-related difficulties, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is a challenging condition in itself; this only gets compounded when substance use comes into the picture as well. What often goes unrecognized is that ADHD and substance use often share a common thread: the

Alcohol affects millions, but not everyone experiences the same issues with it. So, how do you know if you’re dealing with alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence?    While both involve problematic drinking, they manifest differently and require different paths to recovery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In 2022, nearly 12 million received a prescription for tramadol in the U.S. It is an opioid pain medication that is used to treat moderate to severe and chronic pain. While tramadol is not always the first line of treatment for pain, it is an option when others have not

Living with someone who struggles with alcoholism can be incredibly challenging. It doesn’t just affect the person drinking. It shakes the very foundation of the family.  According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), approximately 10.5% of U.S. children aged 17 and younger, about 7.5 million children,