Christmas parties are a great way to catch up with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. But if you’re fighting alcohol addiction, they can be dangerous for your sobriety. To make things worse,
Social media can be a great way to connect with friends, family members, coworkers, and complete strangers. For this same reason, it can also be a serious problem for people who are in addiction recovery.For many
Substance Abuse Doesn’t Discriminate Substance abuse affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Unfortunately, this means it can impact the lives of both teenagers and adults. While many treatments are focused on adults, studies
The ongoing coronavirus has caused a host of problems, to say the least. For people fighting alcohol addiction, temptations to drink have worsened across the board in the last year due to added stresses caused by
Undergoing detoxification for your alcohol or drug addiction can be one of the most challenging things you ever do. Many people with addictions fear getting clean with the knowledge that experiencing withdrawal symptoms can be
Mental disorders and addiction go hand in hand—in fact, research suggests that 50 percent or more of all patients with psychiatric disorders also abuse some type of drug. Despite this knowledge, it’s only recently that
Misuse of prescription drugs is an increasing public health issue in the United States. Unfortunately, this issue knows no age limit and can affect people as young as twelve years old. While the most commonly
Recovery centers should be places of refuge—places where individuals struggling with addiction or dual diagnoses can turn to for compassion and support. Unfortunately, there are reports of some recovery centers that are taking advantage of
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Held every year in the United States since 1949 as a way to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and break the stigma surrounding it, Mental Health
If your family member or close friend is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, it’s possible they may have lied to you before or are currently lying to you. They might have lied about their
