Alcohol abuse affects men and women alike, but women face a unique set of challenges in terms of their health and well being. Studies show that women who abuse alcohol… Read More
Alcohol Rehab and Families
Alcoholism is not just a disease of the individual; alcoholism is a family disease that infiltrates every family member’s life, especially those living under the same roof as the alcoholic…. Read More
Alcohol’s Effect on Memory
Alcohol abuse is a serious condition for many reasons, but one of the most overlooked reasons is that alcohol abuse can lead to several types of memory loss. Research shows… Read More
The Link between Depression and Trauma
It’s not uncommon for people who experience a traumatic event to become depressed. Painful experiences such as abuse, the death of a loved one, divorce, a medical illness or losing… Read More
Healing from Date Rape and Trauma
Date rape is a scary experience that can leave the victim feeling just as confused as she is scared. Often women who are date raped aren’t even sure if they… Read More
How Trauma Affects Your Memory
Trauma and Memory Loss Memory loss is a frustrating and sometimes scary experience, especially if the memory loss is caused by a traumatic event. Research shows that there is a… Read More
5 Ways Parents Can Prevent Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and disordered eating are dangerous behaviors that hurt not only a person’s health, but their self-esteem and self-worth as well. No parent wants to see their child suffer,… Read More
Marijuana Abuse and Teen Depression
According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, six percent of all adolescents at any time are depressed and as many as twenty percent will have a major depressive… Read More
Drug Abuse and Depression in Teens
Teen drug abuse is often viewed as a way to rebel or to fit in with peers, but many times teens turn to drugs or alcohol in order to relieve… Read More
Dissociative Drug Abuse Fact Sheet
What are dissociative drugs? Dissociative drugs were originally developed as surgical anesthetics, but are now misused or abused illegally in order to get high. Dissociative drugs get their name because… Read More
