If you are unsure about whether a loved one is battling with alcohol or drug addiction, there is a checklist of sorts you can use to spot signs of trouble. Looking for the most common symptoms and identifying them in someone you love can help you pinpoint when...
Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. So many factors can contribute to it, including genetics, temperament, and life experiences. When considering environmental factors that may lead to addiction, it’s important to look at our jobs, where we spend most of our time....
It’s no secret that substance abuse is harmful to your overall health. But do you know how addiction affects your heart? In honor of American Heart Month in February, take a look at the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol on the heart, and discover how you can...
Love is in the air this month. Convenience stores are stocked with overpriced chocolates and greeting cards fly off the shelves. Couples cozy up, while singles feverishly “swipe” to find their special someone. Romance is the theme for Valentine’s Day. Fancy dinners...
Your past mistakes do not vanish with sobriety, but you don’t have to live a life weighed down by shame and regret. You can move past these negative emotions and reclaim a positive, healthy future. It starts with forgiveness. Simply put, forgiveness is the act of...
