American Addiction Centers Blog

Becoming a lawyer offers people a professional work environment, an opportunity to help others, and significant financial benefits. They hold the prestige that comes with impressive degrees and what some may consider a glamorous lifestyle. All in all, many people grow up wanting to be a lawyer. But legal professionals also work in one of […]

Drug use can sometimes increase the likelihood of domestic violence. In the middle class, the co-occurrence of substance abuse and domestic violence can sometimes be even more prevalent. Learn more about the link between drug use in middle class professionals and domestic violence. Substance Abuse is a Class Issue There is a clear association between […]

College Students and Binge Drinking The transition to college life is a monumental one filled with so many exciting firsts—first time living away from home, first day of classes, and first college party. It’s also a transition that can be filled with challenges, such as academic stress, social adjustment, and exposure to new experiences and […]

Although the Doobie Brothers didn’t pinpoint what they were singing about in “Takin’ it to the Streets” some years ago, one thing is for sure. They weren’t referring to a phenomenon that’s been taking shape around transportation centers in the New York City metropolitan area. A one-page spread recently appeared about it in The New […]

“Baby Boomers,” the unofficial, yet often used social construct seemed to start the naming cascade. Generation X, Gen Y, and Gen Z followed. Now there’s a new one, but less strictly demographic and more situational. It’s “Generation O.” The “O” comes from opioids. And the members of this group are the children of those addicted […]

They say that addiction is not a disease. I say take a little look inside my noggin. I was truly insane. And it kept getting worse. I do not have a lot of empty space in my head. It is full of stuff. Good stuff.  Fun and useful stuff. Stuff I need to get the […]

The life of a teenager fluctuates between polar opposites: the most awesomely great day can be followed by the most painfully mortifying one.  A proud moment carrying a sense of real achievement can be dissolved by gut-wrenching uncertainty.  A teen’s outlook on life can be far from rosy; it can often be riddled with bouts […]

Women in today’s society are under more pressure to be everything to everyone than ever before. Over time the media, entertainment industry and our own personal experiences have shaped what we recognize and define as a suburban housewife. The compounding stress on these women, plus the societal pressures they feel often leads them to look […]

Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine medications and is routinely used to treat short-term anxiety and panic disorders. For years, the main conversation surrounding the improper use of this prescription drug has centered around adults such as over-anxious parents, stressed-out business executives, and other individuals struggling through difficult aspects of their adult […]

It can be nerve wracking to ask your boss for time off for treatment, but it’s also necessary for your physical and mental health. It’ll be much worse for your job if you don’t seek treatment, but more importantly, worse for you. Your workplace should respect that and accommodate your health needs. Do you have […]

Many young adults experiment with various types of drugs during their college years. As many as 1 in 3 students say they have abused alcohol at some point, and 1 in 5 have used an illicit drug.This type of behavior can lead to addiction. Here are five of the most commonly abused drugs in college: […]

While the cause for addiction is still widely unknown, there are certain contributing factors that may make some people more prone to developing substance use disorders. These risk factors include genetic predisposition, mental health issues, poverty, and a history of traumatic experiences.1  It is not uncommon for those seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction […]