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Addiction is a disease that impacts the entire family. Addiction is a vicious cycle. Addiction does not discriminate based on race, gender or socio-economic status. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder and not all of these Americans receive the care and treatment they need. Addiction changes the way the brain works. It can lead to physical and psychological changes that convince users the best way to cope with and manage their issues is through continued substance use.

More than 10% of U.S. children ages 17 or younger live with a parent with an alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism can lead to emotional, physical, mental and financial strain on the user as well as their family members. It is especially impactful on children. Often times one of the biggest strains from a parent with alcohol use disorder is neglect of children. Growing up with a drunk parent can have enduring effects on children including impaired learning capacity, increased risk for substance use disorders, increased risk for developing mental health conditions and difficulty maintaining a sense of normalcy.

Vaping has become so popular, that many see it as a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes. Vaping may be less harmful in certain aspects, but the e-cigarette does have its own set of health side effects. New studies have shown that vaping can become detrimental to dental and oral health. The oral cavity is a very resilient system and can heal faster than many other parts of the body. However, when repeatedly traumatized through e-cigarette use, it can cause irreversible tissue damage, permanent damage to gums and a high risk of tooth loss.

Alcohol is the most widely abused substance in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, an estimated 85.6% of people ages 18 and over have consumed alcohol at some point in their lives. Alcohol abuse can lead to a number of negative side effects, one of them being nosebleeds. Drinking alcohol doesn’t directly cause nosebleeds. However, research has found that frequent and heavy drinking patterns can significantly increase the risk of developing nosebleeds.

An estimated 21 million Americans struggle with some sort of substance addiction. Unfortunately, very few people actually seek out help and treatment for the disease. Addiction happens slowly over a period of time. Addiction is a mental health disease that occurs in stages from mild to severe. The addiction cycle is the process that every addict experiences starting from the initial stages to the severe stages and eventually to recovery.  Each stage of addiction involves complex interactions between the brain and chemical pathways causing distinct behaviors throughout the process.

What happens when network providers do not update their information, no longer accept your insurance, are no longer practicing and you cannot seem to find anyone to see you? You get an insurance directory of ghost networks. These inaccuracies, outdated information and false data correlate to creating what is called a ghost network. When insurance companies fail to correct errors that can lead to dire consequences for people who are seeking vital mental health care and behavioral health treatment, this makes policy holders believe they have more options than are actually available to them.

With the sober curious movement on the rise, non-alcoholic beverages such as non-alcoholic beer have become more and more popular. Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. Now a new generation of young drinkers are experimenting with non-alcoholic beer. A new generation of beer. This is partly due to the popularity of a health and wellness-conscious lifestyle where people are becoming more in tune with their health and looking for ways to incorporate wellness even when participating in social activities that aren’t necessarily considered healthy.

Alcohol and substance addiction affects every one of any social class, race, background and culture. It not only affects the person with an addiction. It affects the entire support unit of friends and family. For many people, alcohol and drinking is a part of ordinary life during social or cultural events. In many places, it is socially acceptable to enjoy an alcoholic drink. However, alcohol effects vary depending on each person and in some cases, dangerous alcohol drinking patterns can lead to an addiction. Watching a family member or friend struggle with alcohol addiction can be heartbreaking, difficult and frustrating.

Pink cocaine is the latest and trending designer drug currently taking over the party drug scene. It has recently been linked to the celebrity death of One Direction singer Liam Payne as well as music entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs. Contrary to the name, pink cocaine isn’t actually a form of cocaine. According to a study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, pink cocaine is a drug concoction typically consisting of ketamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, an opioid and other psychoactive substances. In some cases, the drug cocktail can also contain caffeine. In fact, every batch of pink cocaine that is manufactured is different containing different ingredients in varying amounts. This only adds to the dangers and unpredictability of the drug mixture.

Alcoholism is a complex mental health disease with many issues that can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Not only does it affect the person with alcoholism, but it also affects their community, family, friends and support system. Addiction can be painful for everyone involved. It can create emotional and psychological challenges for everyone. Parents of alcoholics are affected. Friends of alcoholics are affected. Children of alcoholics are also greatly affected. In fact, studies have found that 7.5 million children in the US live with at least one parent who struggles with alcohol addiction. Support groups and outreach programs for families of alcoholics have become more important now than ever.