Thanksgiving is often considered the kickoff to the holiday season. For many, this means a time of celebrations, food and drinks. But for those who…
Watching a family member or friend struggle with alcohol addiction is not only frustrating, but also overwhelming because of the myths associated with alcohol abuse.…
Opioid Crisis Declared a National Emergency The opioid epidemic has taken the nation by storm the past several years, as mortality rates due to overdose…
For some who struggle with alcohol use, addiction stems from problems in their past. These deep-rooted traumas from childhood can be both an impetus for…
Current treatments for addiction do not necessarily look like the traditional, yet effective, 12-step programs many people have heard of in the past. Addiction affects…
Addiction doesn’t discriminate among men and women. While both genders can struggle with substance abuse disorders, men and women benefit from two different treatment approaches.…
Taking that first step toward drug or alcohol addiction treatment can be very difficult but necessary for a better life. The decisions can be overwhelming,…
Fentanyl is currently known as the most dangerous drug in the United States because of its prevalence and its link to so many overdose deaths.…
Most people know how dangerous and deadly heroin abuse can be just from recent news reports about the opioid epidemic. It’s no secret that heroin…
Family members can be the first to notice when their loved one is abusing opiates. Perhaps it started as an innocent prescription for pain after…
