About teenagers and college students additions
Charlie Sheen was once one of Hollywood’s highest-profile actors, known for movies such as Platoon and Wall Street and television successes including Spin City and Two and a Half Men. Behind the fame, however, Sheen experienced a long and highly publicized struggle involving alcohol, cocaine, and other drug use, repeated treatment, damaged relationships, professional consequences, … Read more
Lindsay Lohan became internationally famous at a remarkably young age. Movies such as The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and Mean Girls transformed her from a child actor into one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars. But behind her professional success, Lohan experienced years marked by substance misuse, legal problems, rehabilitation programs, intense media scrutiny, and … Read more
Country music superstar Tim McGraw built a career around hit songs, sold-out concerts, and a public image of confidence. Behind that success, however, McGraw has openly discussed a period when excessive drinking and partying were affecting his life and relationships. His journey toward sobriety demonstrates how addiction can develop even while someone remains professionally successful—and … Read more
Stephen King is known worldwide for novels such as Carrie, The Shining, Cujo, and It, but behind his extraordinary literary success was a serious struggle with alcohol and drugs. His experience demonstrates an important reality about substance use disorders: professional success does not protect someone from addiction. King has spoken publicly about heavy drinking, cocaine … Read more
When people are struggling with addiction, one of the most important questions they may ask is, “What are my chances of recovering?” Families may also search for statistics hoping to understand whether their loved one can overcome alcohol or drug addiction. The encouraging answer is that recovery is possible. However, there is no universally accepted … Read more
Cravings can feel powerful, especially when someone is hungry, tired, stressed, or adjusting to new routines during recovery. One simple strategy that may help some people start the day with greater stability is eating a breakfast that contains adequate protein. Protein is not a cure for addiction, and breakfast cannot eliminate substance cravings. However, a … Read more
Recovery from substance use disorder involves more than stopping alcohol or drugs. Physical health, mental health, relationships, medications, reproductive health, and access to healthcare can all influence a person’s recovery journey. For people who can become pregnant, birth control may be an important part of that larger picture. Birth control does not generally cause or … Read more
Streaming services have made entertainment available almost anywhere, at any time. Watching several episodes of a favorite show occasionally may simply be a relaxing way to spend an evening. The problem begins when binge-watching becomes difficult to control and repeatedly interferes with sleep, responsibilities, relationships, exercise, or emotional well-being. Breaking the cycle does not necessarily … Read more
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects attention, impulse control, organization, motivation, and emotional regulation. Alcohol affects many of these same brain functions. When ADHD and alcohol use overlap, the combination can create challenges involving decision-making, relationships, work, school, medication management, and mental health. Some people with ADHD may initially experience alcohol as relaxing. It might seem to … Read more
Body image is more than simply liking or disliking the way you look. It includes the thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and behaviors connected to your body, weight, shape, and appearance. When someone develops persistent body dissatisfaction, the emotional distress can influence eating, exercise, relationships, self-esteem, and sometimes substance use. For some people, alcohol or other drugs … Read more