Consider these statistics from the US Department of Veterans Affairs:
• More than 2 out of 10 veterans with PTSD also have a substance use disorder. Read more
When most people think of opiates, they think of heroin, an opioid drug that is synthesized from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the poppy plant. Read more
Supporting vs. Enabling: What is the difference, and what can you do?
When you’re watching a loved one suffer from addiction or alcoholism, your natural instinct is probably to help. Read more