Von Claudia Shannon

People Seeking Drug Treatment Weren't Ready for the PandemicHere's what We Learned About Relapse and Recovery

Though it's been less discussed, the COVID-19 pandemic has also likely led to a rise in relapse rates for those in recovery from drug abuse. But an...

Unpacking the Notion of Love Addiction

But if you feel unbearable distress when theyre not around, Ruiz says that may signal what some call love addiction an unhealthy fixation, in othe...

Dextromethorphan (DXM) and Alcohol: a Dangerous Interaction

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is the most popular cough suppressant sold in the United States. DXM works by curbing the cough reflex in the brain to reduc...

Yes, Smartphone Addiction Does Harm Your Teen's Mental Health

To evaluate just how serious the participantsâ€™ addictions were, the researchers used standardized tests focusing on the extent to which smartphon...

Meth Addiction & Diabetes: a Call for Help

Any doctor worth their salt should know that the challenge for addictive personalities is to â€œbreak the cycle,â€ to stop falling into old, compu...

What to Expect from Addiction Treatment, because There are so Many Options

Most programs, both inpatient and outpatient, follow an abstinence model, which means (with help) you quit using any and all substances. Thatâ€™s o...