Internet addiction has many names: compulsive Internet use (CIU), problematic computer use or Internet addiction disorder. The DSM-5 calls this disorder “Gaming Disorder” when describing…
Technology is changing the way we look at drug and alcohol abuse. Long gone are the days of seeing addiction as a weakness of willpower…
An unfortunate trend has been plaguing the United States for nearly 20 years: painkiller addiction. It’s taking the lives of teenagers and adults alike, and…
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are interchangeable terms in the eye of the law. When Washington State legalized recreational marijuana…
Opioids are generally prescribed by doctors for acute and chronic pain. These drugs include natural opiates such as morphine and codeine. More recently, the popular…
“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse Creativity isn’t a talent only a special few people are born with. It’s not an innate, genetic trait but…
We all have days that we feel sad or down. Everyone experiences challenging situations from time to time. Losing a loved one, getting fired from…
Flying is not always the most comfortable or enjoyable thing in the world, even if you’re not worrying about drunk pilots. But the reality is,…
Heroin addiction leads to many health-related, personal and professional issues, not the least of which is the possibility of a heroin overdose. Drug addiction has…
It was a fairly innocent start. A lot of people think your first time using heroin is some kind of major event that sticks with…