Many parents don't realize that their children can get hooked on prescription medications after illness, injury, surgery or other traumatic events. We’re sharing three steps you can take to prevent [...]

With all the challenges that students face today, it’s imperative to have a strong mental health system in place for them. To create a supportive and healthy environment for students [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug- and alcohol-related deaths surge each year in December, January and March. Since 1999, there have been approximately 91,000 deaths [...]

Substance abuse on its own is a challenging enough disorder to cope with and treat. And unfortunately, addiction can occur alongside other mental health disorders, intensifying the severity of both. [...]

Talking to your teen about romance, sex, and dating can be uncomfortable. But whether your teen is already dating or is reaching that age, it’s still crucial to talk to [...]

Substance abuse disorders and mental illness have long been associated with domestic violence incidents. According to American Addiction Centers, alcohol or drug use is involved in 40-60% of domestic abuse [...]

Mental health issues can occur in anybody, regardless of gender and age. However, there are certain mental health disorders more prevalent in women. The female’s biology plays a role in [...]

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are disorders caused by mental or physical impairments, typically present at birth. An intellectual disability is characterized by a limited mental capacity and a lack [...]

According to AddictionCenter.com, an estimated 20-30% of the LGBTQ+ community abuse substances. Substance abuse is prevalent among members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community because of [...]

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It is a spectrum disorder [...]

When children are born, parents aren’t immediately equipped with the skills and experience they’ll need to help their kids with all of life’s problems. It‘s a learning process and while [...]

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), an incident of sexual assault occurs every 68 seconds in America, resulting in 463,634 victims of rape or sexual assault [...]