Category: Addiction

Nature and nurture dictate that we, as human beings, are social creatures. In fact, social wellness is one of the eight dimensions of wellness outlined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Social interaction can provide you with comfort, encourage healthier lifestyles, help cope with difficult experiences or feelings and offer different perspectives.But […]

Did you learn how to swim when you were a child? At the beginning, you may have wanted to dive right in. But you quickly realized that swimming takes more to it than you initially thought. From proper breathing techniques to keeping your toes pointed while kicking, juggling all of these actions at once takes […]

There was a time when you knew the best bars and clubs in town. Drinking and partying was one of your favorite hobbies. But the fun started to come with a price. And whether you are recovering from an alcohol addiction or looking to cut back, the temptation to drink can be hard to shake. […]

Think back to a time when you were left out as a kid. Maybe you were sick or you just weren’t seen as good enough to participate in the game or activity. No matter what the circumstance was, it probably didn’t feel good to be left behind. You probably felt envious of the other kids […]

For both men and women, drinking alcohol is almost like chasing a certain feeling or state of mind. You might drink to feel more confident, sophisticated or to have this special feeling that makes you feel complete. Once alcohol makes you feel this way, it’s not uncommon to want to feel that way again. Like […]

Over the past few years, the opioid epidemic has surged throughout the United States. And unfortunately, it may have hit too close to home in the form of your loved one’s opioid addiction. Just like many other cases across the country, your loved one’s substance abuse probably started as a legal prescription to cope with […]

Whether your loved one recently finished inpatient addiction treatment or decided that it’s time to get help, you’re proud of their progress. Your loved one’s addiction has been hard on them and your family. But seeing them make progress towards recovery is starting to give you a sense of hope. The next step in your […]

As medical marijuana continues to gain widespread acceptance across the United States and public attitudes regarding the drug relax, some pregnant mothers dealing with aches, pains and nausea are interested in the possibilities of relief. In fact, it’s the most commonly used illicit drug among expectant mothers. After all, it helps people cope with negative […]

Your husband must have had another tough day at work. He came home and went straight for the alcohol before he even greeted you. You thought things might get better after his last big project wrapped up, but it seems like the stress and anxiety are still mounting. His drinking wasn’t always like this. You […]

How do you know when someone who is feeling down is experiencing something more serious than the normal lows that everyone faces from time to time? Loss of a job, failure in school, relationship struggles or the death of a loved one are all things that can cause someone to struggle with prolonged bouts of […]

The dangers of secondhand smoke are widely recognized today, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, there was once a time where people would smoke constantly in public and think it was perfectly safe. Today, we know better and understand the consequences smoking can have on others around you. Now, the same can be […]

It’s hard to pinpoint the moment you become addicted to heroin. What starts as a way to escape pain, difficult feelings or simply the boredom of the daily grind can take you far, far away from where you intended to go. But what started as something that felt incredible and freeing has now turned you […]