Drug Abuse and Cultural Sensitivity
Even though there are many factors related to genetics, mental health and other internal traits that cause substance abuse, culture can also play a critical role. The environment in which a person grows up can have a huge impact on how they cope with stress and the type of behaviors they engage in. Certain aspects…
Recovery by the Beach: Salt Water Therapy
Many addiction treatment centers are located in natural areas especially near the ocean and for good reason. The ocean can be a healing place that calms the mind and body and helps people feel more connected to nature. Studies have shown that the ocean can actually change our brain chemistry and put us in a…
Demi Lovato’s Rocky Recovery Journey
Pop singer and American Idol Judge, Demi Lovato has always been open and vulnerable with the public about her struggles with addiction. The star has been in an out of recovery over the course of several years but recently she was rushed to the hospital for an apparent overdose. She was forced to cancel some…
Opioid Withdrawal
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms, Treatment & More Opioid Withdrawal – The opioid crisis is becoming a more pressing problem every day and it is crucial for people to get the treatment they need to overcome painkiller addictions. The first step to recovery from opioid addiction is detox and some might feel intimidated by the idea of going…
What to Tell Your Kids When You Leave for Rehab
Making the decision to go to rehab is the best choice that you can make if you are struggling with an addiction. However, it can be hard to leave your normal life behind for a few months especially if you have young children. Telling your children about your rehab stay can be complicated for them…
Seeing Your Loved One Relapse
When someone relapses back into habits of addiction, it negatively affects not only them but everyone around them. Family members and friends may feel disappointed, hurt, frustrated and concerned for their well-being. Seeing your loved one relapse can be devastating but the best thing you can do is provide them with support and compassion. One…
Substance Abuse and Prom Season
Teenagers on prom night are hoping to have a memorable experience with their friends that they can always look back on when they think of high school. Kids often spend weeks planning what they are going to wear and what they are going to do on prom night. Unfortunately many teens also plan on heavy…
Ben Affleck, Robert Downey Jr, Bradley Cooper- Hollywood’s Sober Elite
Celebrity recovery stories are often tales of redemption and some of Hollywood’s best loved actors have managed to save and even boost their careers by making the decision to quit their addiction. Most actors find that their substance abuse can begin to affect their ability to work and puts them endanger of losing what they…
John Mayer One Year Sober and Counting
Pop singer and guitarist John Mayer has been making healthier lifestyle choices and has started to see the benefits of his positive changes. Mayer announced to his fans on Twitter that he gave up drinking a year ago and has seen his life improve as a result. He made the announcement partly as a message…
Social Drinker Or Symptoms Of An Alcohol Addiction?
Symptoms of Alcoholism: Many people who drink are not alcoholics. However, since alcohol is legal and such a popular social activity, people should be aware of significant differences between alcoholics and social drinkers. The precipice of alcoholism is slippery and anybody can slide down, no matter how much they think they will never become one….
