Sep 13, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Students are on their own in college. It’s their job to make smart and safe decisions for themselves, but the newfound freedom of college is often too exciting to ignore. With the absence of curfews and parental rules comes liberating opportunities to test out many...
Jul 5, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
When someone experiences a traumatic event, it changes their brain chemistry. They no longer look at or experience the world in the same way, whether they’re conscious of this shift or not. Some post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers turn to drugs or alcohol...
Jun 28, 2021 | Drug, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
When a doctor prescribes a medicine, as the saying goes, they believe it will be more helpful than harmful to the person taking it. However, some anxiety medications operate similarly to other addictive drugs like opiates, and long-term use can lead to painful...
Jun 21, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
When someone you love is dealing with addiction, you may wonder what you can do to help. While your loved one needs to make their own commitment to getting clean, there are ways you can provide support on the journey. Take a look at 6 tips to help your loved one with...
Jun 14, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
If you have struggled with alcohol or drugs, the hope is always that you can spare your children the same fate. Research has found, though, that there is a strong connection between DNA and the likelihood of developing an addiction. If you are an addict, your child is...
May 24, 2021 | Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Some alcoholics are very good at hiding their addiction. They could be categorized as high-functioning alcoholics and successfully manage work, family, and social life without anyone being the wiser to their drinking habits. Their physical appearance, however, can...
