People turn to alcohol for many reasons, including (but not limited to) stress, anxiety, trouble coping with traumatic events, outside pressures, depression and genetics. You…
It has widely been debated as to whether or not drinking can lead to an increase in anxiety. For adults, this is possible because of…
Living in a home with someone struggling with addiction issues can feel like you’re tiptoeing through a minefield. Substance abuse can encourage behaviors that impact…
Drugs and alcohol lure you in with a rush of endorphins. There’s a sense of euphoria shortly after the substances enter your system, and you…
Drugs and alcohol are often used as a form of escape. You might be uncomfortable in social gatherings until you have a beer or two.…
When you see a man being celebrated for something, it’s often related to achieving dominance. From athletes to businessmen, we love to see a winner.…
According to several estimates, more than 300,000 people in the United States are victims of sexual assault and rape each year. As if the mental…
According to several studies, more than half of those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will develop some sort of substance abuse issues. Childhood trauma…
When you’re researching options for addiction recovery, you might see references to things like “a holistic approach” or complementary treatments. Typically, holistic in this scenario…
Entering a drug rehab program might feel intimidating. Maybe your loved ones staged an intervention and helped you recognize the level of danger you were…
