Benzodiazepine dependence is common, and withdrawal can be dangerous. A calm, practical guide to safe tapering, treatment options, and family support.

Nearly 200 suspected nonfatal overdoses since late August, concentrated in the 63136 ZIP code around Jennings. What the alert says and how to respond.

Sports betting is now one tap away, and problem gambling is rising. What gambling disorder looks like, how it is treated, and how families can help.

New JAMA research finds ICU-level care for medetomidine withdrawal among hospitalized opioid users quadrupled, reaching nearly a third of patients in 2025.

Alcohol and drug misuse among adults 65+ is rising fast — and is often mistaken for normal aging. What families should know about signs and treatment.

Ohio health officials warn that cychlorphine, up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, is showing up in pills and powders — and typical fentanyl test strips miss it.

A comprehensive family guide to the three FDA-approved medications for opioid addiction, how they work, what to expect, and how to support a loved one through MAT.

A practical family guide to repairing relationships damaged by addiction — rebuilding trust, improving communication, and healing together after treatment.

Practical strategies for starting and sustaining honest conversations with teenagers about substance use, risks, and making healthy choices.