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If you’ve watched a family member struggle with substance abuse, you may have wondered, “Is addiction genetic?” This question weighs heavily on many minds, especially when addiction seems to run through generations like an unwelcome inheritance. The concern is understandable — nobody wants to feel doomed by their DNA. The good news is that while […]

Finding addiction treatment starts with knowing your options. So, how many rehab centers are in the U.S.? According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are 14,558 specialized substance abuse treatment facilities nationwide. This figure includes the following types of centers: 5,876 outpatient-only facilities 2,846 residential-only facilities 5,836 facilities

Cocaine is rarely sold on the street in its pure form. Dealers mix, or cut, cocaine with other substances to maximize how much profit they make. Cocaine might be cut with harmless powders, toxic additives or even more addictive and harmful drugs. The practice of cutting the drug with other substances can make cocaine use

Approximately 2.3 million people in the United States over age 12 sought treatment in 2023 for problems related to alcohol use, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Participation in a 12-step program is often part of this treatment. Joining a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous can sometimes feel like being

For more than 50 years, The War on Drugs has persisted, but drug abuse remains a crisis in the United States. Each year, millions of people across all demographics and states use illegal drugs or abuse legal substances, and more than 100,000 of those die. While all 50 states are committed to addressing the drug

Most people know that being active and exercising regularly are important for overall health, but many don’t make fitness a priority. Only around 25% of U.S. adults and 20% of adolescents get the recommended amount of aerobic and strength exercise. For those who don’t, a lack of exercise can have a significant impact on mental

What is Survivor’s Guilt? Survivor’s guilt is a complex fusion of guilt and responsibility affecting people who survive traumatic events involving the death of others. Whether the traumatic event results in one fatality or hundreds of deaths, it can leave survivors feeling overwhelming guilt and a deep sense of responsibility for surviving. People dealing with

Cigarette bans and the social stigma associated with smoking have made smoking alternatives more popular. Nicotine pouches have surged onto the market, with Zyn being one of the leading brands. Zyn is a smokeless, spit-free nicotine pouch designed for easy use. While tobacco-free, nicotine pouch addiction is still a risk. Each pouch has a set

Drug abuse and addiction are issues that impact families around the world. Both legal and illicit substances can lead to a lifelong battle with addiction, including alcohol, cigarettes, heroin and cocaine. People struggling with addiction can face many consequences related to their substance use disorder, from physical and psychological side effects to social and financial

Heroin is one of those drugs that seem so dangerous that it’s hard to imagine anyone you know ever developing an addiction to it. But you might be surprised by how much more common heroin abuse is than you imagine. While heroin isn’t a starter drug, it’s one that those struggling with addiction may be