Colorado and Washington became the first two U.S. states to stop marijuana prohibition and legally regulate marijuana production, distribution, and sales. Since 2014, Alaska and…
In WA State, cocaine use has been on a steady decline. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Primary cocaine treatment admissions continued…
With addiction, there’s always the risk of possible overdose or injury. What is sometimes overlooked is an underlying issue, and in some cases it is…
At the height of their addiction, a person may be consuming upwards of half their caloric needs in alcohol alone. This can lead to malnutrition,…
College years are universally deemed as a time of personal exploration for young adults. The transition away from family life in the home to living…
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…
In recent years, there has been much more awareness of the differences between men and women with substance abuse disorders. In the past, most research…
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…