What Are the 5 Stages of Addiction for Drugs and Alcohol?
Understanding the 5 stages of addiction for drugs or alcohol can be helpful for avoiding a substance use disorder that can cause many other health complications. Addiction is a complex, progressive disease of the brain. It is defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as “a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug […]
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
National Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). It is an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the risks of alcoholism and other health complications related to drinking too much alcohol. This public health awareness program helps educate people and their communities about the dangers […]
