Whatever the substance: alcohol, prescription medications, or street drugs, substance abuse can wreak havoc on any relationship. The use of drugs and alcohol can turn into substance abuse once a person allows the substance to become the focus of their...

In a climate where alcohol is everywhere, pills are often over prescribed, pot is almost legal and street drugs are pretty easy to score, a vulnerable person can get caught up in an addictive, compulsive loop. Spouses are concerned about...

What is Alcoholism? Alcohol Use Disorder, which includes the term Alcoholism, is often considered to be a disease that is chronic and, if not treated, can get progressively worse over time. It is viewed by the medical community as either mild,...