The symptoms that come from stopping heavy substance use are known as withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal can be incredibly painful and even deadly. It is a key reason why it can be so difficult to stop drinking.
In the season finale of Heart of the Matter, Broadway star and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis opens up about his personal struggle with substance use.
Just because someone is drinking more than these limits doesn’t mean they have an alcohol use disorder. However, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on how much and how often your loved one is drinking. If you’re still not sure, some tests and screening tools can help.
Jackie Siegel, also known as “The Queen of Versailles,” joins Elizabeth Vargas to share the heartbreaking journey of her daughter Victoria, who struggled with addiction and ultimately passed away from an overdose at 18 years old, after years of hidden mental health challenges and substance use.
Drinking and driving is a major problem that puts everyone on the road at risk. When someone drinks alcohol, it affects their ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
Over the past year, you may have heard of something called a “BORG” related to college students. These BORGs aren’t from Star Trek – they’re “blackout rage gallons,” AKA gallon jugs of alcohol combined with water, juice, and other mixers.
Elizabeth Vargas sits down with philanthropist and author Cammie Wolf Rice. Cammie shares the heartbreaking story of her son Christopher’s fatal overdose at age 32, following an opioid prescription that led to more than a decade of addiction.
Nitrous oxide is usually used in medical settings, like at the dentist’s office, or in whipped cream cans. However, it’s becoming more popular as a recreational drug among teens, and that’s where the problems begin.
Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy discusses his book “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” spotlighting a diverse group of people who have struggled with their mental health, and Tonie “Miss Tonie” Dreher, who is featured in this book, talks about her journey from struggling with substance use disorder.
Los grupos de apoyo para personas que tienen un familiar con un trastorno por consumo de sustancias pueden ser herramientas cruciales que nos ayuden a sentirnos menos solos en momentos complicados. En este artículo, presentamos una selección de grupos de apoyo conducidos en español para personas con un ser querido que enfrenta un trastorno por consumo de sustancias
Sports reporter and author Lauren Sisler opens up to Elizabeth Vargas this week on Heart of the Matter about her parents’ hidden struggles with addiction and the tragic loss that changed her life.
¿Su pareja, una amiga o amigo, o un familiar, tiene un problema de drogas o alcohol? Probablemente se esté preguntando cómo puede ayudarle. Aquí presentamos respuestas a algunas preguntas comunes.
Braunwyn talks about her long-term struggle with substance use disorder, what it was like to quit alcohol while being on TV, and how her family, friends, and partner help her maintain her recovery.
Being sober curious can mean giving up alcohol entirely, taking a break or drinking in moderation. If you or your loved one are interested in exploring your relationship with alcohol, here are some ideas to get you started.
This Resource Center explains insurance basics, your rights to coverage for substance use care, and tools for appeals—because you should never accept a “no” from your insurer.
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