Are you afraid of getting substance abuse treatment? Your concern is understandable. Addiction, at best, is disorienting. At worse, it has disastrous consequences for your…
The pandemic has changed a lot about daily life. It has layered on the pressure and stress while secluding many people from each other. That…
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…
Overcoming addiction requires more than just a singular, clinical approach to wellness. Effective addiction treatment comes in many forms and is often most effective when…
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…