As more and more states legalize both the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, concerns about the possibility of addiction and overdose continue to rise [...]

Taking an interest in your loved one’s finances can feel intrusive. However, as a family member or friend we tend to notice when things [...]

Sometimes what started out as a simple prescription to help you sleep better can turn into an addiction; maybe the dose they prescribed wasn’t working [...]

There comes a point in an addiction where there is a big shift in control. While some people may feel they are still able to [...]

Many sources about gambling connect it with other addictions like substance use, alcohol addiction and smoking. In other words, a gambling problem isn’t a financial [...]

What starts as a prescription to treat anxiety can sometimes spiral into a Benzodiazepine addiction. If you’ve found yourself struggling to control your taking of [...]

Does the weight of the world ever cause you to feel intense and overwhelming fear, to the point that you have a physical reaction? It’s [...]

In your initial stages of recovery, you might have heard a lot about emotions, self-awareness, maybe even about some sort of spirituality — and truly, [...]

Adderall is one of the most well-known drugs, and for good reason. Adderall is prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), which affects an estimated [...]

Making the decision to start treatment is a big and courageous step, especially if you’ve never entered a rehab program before. Once you’re ready [...]

Military veterans face enormous obstacles in returning to civilian society. The pressure of training, the trauma of combat, separation from family and readjusting back to [...]

As the executive director of Pyramid Healthcare’s newest detox and inpatient treatment center, Michaela Resser is quickly discovering how different life in Newport News can [...]