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Can Substance Misuse Impact Fertility? There is no doubt that substance misuse and addiction impacts an individual’s health, including their reproductive health. Studies indicate that there are a variety of ways that drug and alcohol misuse can negatively impact fertility in both males and females.1,2 Impact of Substance Misuse on Male Fertility Do drugs affect […]

Do Drugs and Alcohol Cause Skin Problems? Depending on the substance, the route of administration, and even the duration of use, some drug use disorders, the clinical term for addiction, can result in a range of health effects and physical manifestations that adversely affect the nose, teeth, eyes, and skin.2 Research indicates that some signs […]

Some of the Ways in Which People Take Drugs As previously mentioned, substances may be swallowed, smoked, injected, or snorted. Depending on the route of administration, individuals may feel the effects of the substances differently. For instance, injecting or smoking a substance typically produces a quicker onset and more intense high. Snorting a substance, on […]

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition that involves a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.1 It is common for people with ASPD to also suffer from addiction.2 This page will discuss ASPD and its signs, the link between addiction and ASPD, and how treatment can help. What is […]

What Are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are characterized by enduring and deeply ingrained patterns of behavior that significantly deviate from cultural norms. They often arise in adolescence or young adulthood, and consistently cause distress and impairment in many different situations.1,3 Types of Personality Disorders There are currently 10 different types of personality disorder diagnoses, clustered […]

Millions of people struggle with some form of sleep-wake disorder—either getting too little sleep, too much sleep, or experiencing some other kind of disruption that prevents them from experiencing proper sleep patterns. When left untreated, some who struggle with sleep-wake disorders turn to drugs and alcohol to help mitigate the problem. Integrated treatment approaches for […]

What Happens When You Drink Alcohol Every Day? Daily alcohol consumption does not necessarily mean that an individual will develop an alcohol addiction. However, binge drinking or excessive alcohol consumption—defined as 5 or more drinks per day or 15 drinks per week for men and 4 or more drinks per day or 8 drinks per […]

What is Insomnia? When a person’s sleep is poor, they are at an increased risk for numerous health problems including diabetes, heart disease, depression, and obesity.1  Some people choose to unwind before bed with alcohol, which can act as a sedative that slows down brain activity.2 However, the research suggests that alcohol consumption generally has […]

What is Codependency? Codependency defines a relationship in which one partner has extreme physical or emotional needs, and the other partner spends most of their time responding to those needs, often to the detriment of the codependent partner’s life, activities, and other relationships. Codependency can result in a difficult spiral in which the codependent partner […]

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Addiction Excessive alcohol use—which includes binge drinking, heavy drinking (8 or more drinks per week for women and 15 or more drinks per week for men), and any alcohol use by a pregnant woman—can negatively impact the entire body and even lead to death.2 The long-term adverse effects of alcohol on […]