Substance abuse and addiction is a mental health disorder that affects millions of Americans every year. Some have the luxury of being able to pay for treatment out of pocket or through their employer’s insurance. Unfortunately, there are...

Stress can damage your health if you do not manage it properly. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness is scary and stressful. Stress management and self-care are essential for every Alzheimer’s...

When it comes to treating alcohol and substance abuse disorder, which can be diagnosed when your pattern of drinking is problematic and causes considerable distress, everyone has distinct needs. Depending on how many symptoms you have, rehabilitation services...

Alcohol addiction is the most common type of addiction. Around 107 million people are addicted to alcohol on a global basis. Among them, 30% are women, and the rest, 70%, are male. Alcohol is considered a celebration drink...

Although the destructive capability of alcohol addiction is well known, many people are unaware of the ways addiction can remain hidden in individuals who do not fit the stereotypical behavior of an alcoholic. For individuals with functional...

Part of our job as parents is to send our children to renowned universities in order to prepare them for their future. But do you know that part of this supposed “college life” also involves drinking? As...

By Dorothy Okoth − Many factors can have an impact on sexual performance. While emotional or psychological problems can be an issue, the reason for a change in sexual performance is often physical. Some physical conditions alter levels...

Skinny Ms. in partnership with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) is challenging women nationwide to go “alcohol free” and abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages for 30-days during Alcohol Awareness Month in April to...

By Jamee Rae Pineda – As a counselor in a Christian recovery program, I often find myself helping women undo guilt and shame. These women’s stories of addiction are traumatic in terms of their personal pain and...