Why do some people become addicted to drugs while others don't?

Man learns about the benefits of cocaine rehab

For years, scientists have been trying to answer this question, but they have not come up with a definitive answer. In a nutshell, we don’t know. Addiction is likely caused by a combination of genetics and the environment. Some people are born with a predisposition to addiction, which means that their bodies cannot process drugs […]

Triggered to Use Drugs? Here Are 10 Things to Do Instead

Men in a drug addiction treatment program

Drug addiction affects nearly 21 million men and women in the U.S. today, and those numbers continue to rise each year. Many people still see drugs as a social problem and don’t understand how easily drug addiction can form, especially for people with other mental health concerns like depression or PTSD. Drug addiction treatment is […]