The 12-steps to addiction recovery were initially formulated by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous as a process for beating alcohol addiction. These addiction recovery steps…
It is all too common nowadays to hear a trite joke, every now and again, about the perfectionist in your friend group having OCD. But…
Many people think of mental health or mood disorders as conditions that occur one at a time. However, just like a person can have multiple…
Whether you’re new to the world of recovery or you’ve been sober for years, the holidays can prove especially challenging for staying away from the…
Each family member and friend of an addicted person has a unique relationship with drug or alcohol addiction, emotionally and behaviorally. Treating only the individual…
If you have a court-ordered substance abuse evaluation, you probably want to know what to expect. In short, a substance abuse evaluation determines the extent of your drug…
There is a perception today that marijuana is not harmful. This line of thinking is especially common among young people. Understanding the realities of marijuana and…
Addiction treatment is not always straightforward. Many ineffective programs may only focus on treating the addiction without getting to the root causes or considering the…
The dangers of substance abuse can span a range of different areas of life. These can include those effects that substances have on the individual who…
An addiction to a substance such as drugs or alcohol is a complex matter. It not only affects the person who is using these substances,…