Updated on 2/3/2023 To many, March equates to following basketball brackets and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As both events approach, people plan how they will get together, what they will… Read More
You’ve decided to stop drinking or use drugs — a courageous and life-changing choice. Selecting a treatment center and level of care are, at times, overwhelming. What is the difference… Read More
Updated on 1/31/2023 Words matter. How you speak to others, convey feelings or present options matters. You learn how to talk to others by watching those around you. While you… Read More
Your pulse is rising, your jaw is clenched and you want to scream. No one is listening to you and your frustration is about to boil over. Anger is a… Read More
Updated on 1/31/2023 Stress, anxiety and pressure define a regular day for most people. We fill our lives with obligations, forgetting to take care of ourselves. We can’t always control… Read More
For years, the opioid epidemic has been a hot-button topic because so many lives have been touched by it. Opioid addiction can happen to anyone, anywhere, whether it’s a tragic… Read More
Heroin addiction can ravage a person’s mind and body. What begins as self-medication or recreational use can quickly turn into an unstoppable urge to use the drug. People don’t choose… Read More
Genetics and mental health both can play a role in alcohol abuse. Whether it’s depression, anxiety or another behavioral disorder, a person’s mental well-being can affect how they respond to… Read More
Updated on 1/17/23 Substance use disorder is a life-altering problem that no one enters voluntarily. While it can be easy to slip into addiction—whether it’s genetics, environment or something else—the… Read More
Substance use disorder, also known as drug or alcohol addiction, is a condition that affects the brain, body and spirit. The chemicals in substances alter the brain’s ability to control… Read More
