Binge drinking is a serious but avoidable public health issue. Also known as “high-intensity drinking,” binging is defined as drinking a large quantity of alcohol in a short time....
You’re not alone if you have trouble sleeping. Sleep disorders affect up to 70% of American adults, making it a prevalent health issue. Millions of people struggle with disrupted sleep,...
Despite being federally illegal, marijuana is rapidly gaining acceptance for medicinal and recreational use. Cannabis taboos are fading in many places. Public perception is shifting as more states legalize...
Cocaine is a potent stimulant that is also highly addictive. Most cocaine sold on the street comes from Columbia, Peru, or Bolivia. The drug is made from the leaves...
Alcoholism is often referred to as a “family disease” because of its immense effects on each member of the family. Growing up in a home where one or both...
The term “drugs” has a wide variety of usage. It can refer to a prescription medicine prescribed to you by a doctor or a substance illegally obtained on the...
Alcohol use disorder is one of the most prevalent mental-health disorders in the world. It is a complex disease that, while common, is still stigmatized, misunderstood and often untreated....
Lake Ave Recovery’s esteemed Dr. James DiReda and Jack Maroney along with their childhood friend, Henry Grosse (in memoriam) co-authored The East Side of Addiction, a story of a...
Active duty military and retired soldiers face unique challenges and circumstances that average citizens can not relate to. While substance use disorders among veterans are frequently discussed, in relation...
Addiction is a devastating issue that touches the lives of millions of people. It destroys families, friendships, careers and anything in its path. Addiction comes in many forms and...