Question: I'm trying to quit smoking. What side effects should I expect, and how can I cope with them? Answered by certified tobacco cessation specialist Kecia Christensen, APRN-NP.

Excessive alcohol consumption can have a wide range of harmful effects on your health. But how much is too much alcohol to increase your risk for serious health conditions?

Question: Hello, I’m 14 years old and vaped for a year and a half. I recently quit because I heard vaping can cause brain damage and memory loss. Is this true? If so, is it possible for my memory and brain function to improve if I never vape again, start eating better and get fresh air? Answered by medical toxicologist Anthony J. Scalzo, MD, FACMT, FAAP, FAACT, AAN.

Question: Are there addiction treatment options that don’t require a hospital stay?

You can talk to your primary care physician about it who can then either start treatment or guide you to the appropriate care.

Opioid overdose can lead to death without prompt medical attention. Over 70% of overdose deaths involve opioids.

I have had issues with excessive tiredness for many years. I started using methamphetamine and have way more energy. I know it's awful and I need to quit but I'm terrified of going back to sleeping 10 to 14 hours. What options are there?

Living with disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy.

When do habits cross the line to addictions?

Muscle tension, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, irritability and difficulty concentrating. Can you guess what having these six symptoms might mean?