In recent decades, there has been a significant rise in the general use and abuse of prescription pain medications. This phenomenon can be ascribed to…
Many people suffering from addiction also suffer from a co-occurring mental illness. Because of this, mental health institutions treat a lot of addicted individuals. Conversely,…
Becoming sober is not something that happens overnight, especially for people with long-term addictions. The recovery process can be complex and involves a lot of…
Families can have a complicated dynamic that is necessary to address if a person is working toward full recovery. Family therapy for addiction can help…
When you get a DUI or undergo a substance abuse-related arrest you might end up facing court-mandated attendance for court-ordered AA meetings. This usually occurs…
A recent study revealed some surprising statistics and information about the rising alcohol abuse in the U.S. and how it has changed in the past…
Stimulants like Adderall are normally prescribed to people suffering from attention issues such as ADD or ADHD. These are common childhood neurobiological disorders that affect…
Years of alcohol abuse can take its toll on the body and cause an array of short- and long-term health issues. Luckily, alcohol abuse is…
There are lots of physical symptoms that a person goes through when they are struggling with addiction and especially during alcohol recovery programs. Certain types…
Addiction can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health as well as ruin your personal life in ways that you never anticipated. While under…