Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol that, for some people, develops as a way to cope with depression. Studies show that between 30 and 50 percent of people with alcoholism… Read More
Treatment
Treatment for Marijuana Abuse
Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a ‘safe’ drug with no adverse health effects. But the truth is… Read More
Co-Occurring Disorders: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
For many people, substance abuse develops as a way to cope with a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders are any mental health issue that co-exists with a substance abuse problem. Statistics… Read More
Pregnancy and Drug Addiction Treatment
Seeking treatment for drug addiction is never easy to do, but it’s made even more difficult for women who are pregnant. Pregnant women face unique barriers to overcoming substance addiction… Read More
Understanding Holistic Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Having a dual diagnosis of alcohol or drug addiction together with a mood or personality disorder such as depression, anxiety or bi-polar disorder requires great care and special attention during… Read More
Prescription Drug Abuse, What Everybody Ought To Know
Prescription drug abuse is an ever-increasing problem in the United States, especially among teenagers. It is extremely easy to obtain prescription drugs for free and without a prescription from family… Read More
How to recognize and treat depression before it’s too late
The Cause and Effect One of the most important things to know about depression is why it exists. That way the root of the problem can be addressed instead of… Read More
Now You Can Have a drug free life
Recovery is possible and available! What does recovery teach us? The importance of connection. We recover through connection: connection with spirituality, connection with self, and connection with others. There are… Read More