Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a disease where a person becomes dependent on alcohol. Read on to learn about the risks and effects of AUD.

The more you regularly rely on something external to lift you up, relax you, or help you feel better, the closer you move toward addiction. If you decide you are on the path to food addiction, you can take action to keep it under control.

Perhaps you put in long hours at work to get ahead. Many people do. But if you're working more and more, and taking less time for other activities, it can lead to stress and anxiety and threaten your relationships.

Maybe you think gambling is a quick thrill, an adventure. You think it's a way to be a winner. Sure, you may win. But more likely, excessive gambling can cause you to lose all you've worked for.

If you decide you are on the path to addiction, you can change your behavior. Read on for some helpful questions to ask to help you understand your marijuana use.

Here are signs of a cocaine addiction. If you think you are on the path to addiction, you can take action to change your behavior and find caring people to help you.

If you own a gun for sport or protection, your child should never have access to it. Keep all guns and ammunition out of reach. And even if you don’t have a gun at home, talk to your child about gun safety.

At times, friendly dogs and cats can bite and scratch. A pet bird, reptile, or hamster can also bite or scratch. Young children are at special risk. But you can help prevent problems around pets and other animals. Talk with your child about respecting animals.

The right helmet and other safety equipment can protect the head when biking, in-line skating, roller-skating, or skateboarding. But they only protect if worn correctly. Here's a helmet safety checklist for parents to keep their kids safe.

This sheet will help your child get to know the different members of the healthcare team.