Addiction and Sexual Dysfunction: an Unexpected Side Effect
There are so many issues that go along with addiction that few people stop to consider that sexual dysfunction can be a side effect of the disease as well. Many addictive drugs can impair a person’s sex drive or sexual functioning. A person living with an addiction...
Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction: What’s in a Word?
When talking about addiction, the words tolerance and dependence also get used often. Some people use these terms interchangeably, thinking they are the same. This isn’t the case. Knowing the difference between tolerance, dependence, and addiction could save your life...
Should Parents Drug Test Their Teens?
The question of whether parents should drug test their teens is a complicated one. At the root of it is a concern for a young person’s health and safety. Parents need to think very carefully about their reasons for considering the drug tests, their family’s...
When Is the Best Time to Hire a Professional Interventionist?
If you’re concerned about a loved one who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may be wondering about the best time to hire a professional interventionist. Many families who are dealing with someone close to them who is caught up in the cycle of addiction...