Living with an alcoholic is a uniquely challenging experience that is extremely prevalent in American households. Alcoholism is classified as an alcohol use disorder, but just as with other addictions,… Read More
Living with an Alcoholic
Overcoming Addiction: Your First Year of Recovery
Once sobriety is attained, the journey of overcoming addiction continues. In the first year of addiction recovery, a number of circumstances, emotions, and urges can arise. Addiction recovery differs for… Read More
Conducting a Successful Alcohol or Drug Intervention
A drug or alcohol intervention takes place when a group of family members and friends come together to confront the person they believe needs to seek treatment. During an intervention,… Read More
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Recovery Center
There are many factors to consider when choosing a recovery center. Making the correct choice in care can be the difference between a successful rehabilitation and a relapse in addictive… Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
When seeking help for an addiction, one of the first steps to a successful recovery is realizing the cycle of abuse that underlies addictive behavior. Addiction is pervasive and… Read More
What You Need to Know About Opiate Addiction
Being aware of the risks involved as well as the signs of opioid abuse is vital to helping you or a loved one get proper help. To help keep the… Read More
By The Numbers: The U.S. Prescription Pain Killers Epidemic
Did you know more Americans now die every year from drug overdoses than they do in motor vehicle crashes? Prescription drug abuse and heroin use have taken a heartbreaking toll… Read More
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment
Individuals who seek treatment for substance abuse problems have varying needs based on their specific circumstances. There are multiple treatment options available to those suffering from the disease of addiction…. Read More
How to Identify a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Introduction According to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 88,000 people will die annually from alcohol-related causes. It is the “third leading preventable cause of death in the United… Read More
School Daze: the Dangerous Long Term Effects of “Study Drugs”
Why Do People Take Study Drugs? “Stay in school, don’t do drugs.” This colloquial mantra holds true, especially in this day and age of study drugs, legal medications that are… Read More
