Secure, Safe Environments are Essential for Sobriety Many of the homeless individuals that wander our streets are victims of the opioid and heroin epidemic that is prevalent across the nation. The lifestyle and environment that these individuals live in do not foster...
What is the #1 Leading Cause of Avoidable Death? Many individuals are unaware of the leading cause of preventable death across the nation. While there are several, the number one leading cause of death across the U.S. is tobacco which is responsible...
Those with Mental Illness are Most Susceptible to Addiction Many of us will not have an issue with substance abuse or mental illness throughout our lives but some of us are at a higher risk for substance abuse based on the state...
How Alcohol Negatively Affects Your Sleeping Patterns Many people come home from a long day at work and enjoy a couple of drinks but did you know that alcohol before bed can actually affect your ability to have a good nights rest?...
Rural America Faces a More Intense Addiction Problem Rural communities across the U.S. are facing a much more intense drug problem than urban areas. Although the drug epidemic is a nation-wide problem, there are more people affected in rural areas of the...
How One Affects the Other Many individuals are able to go to the casino and enjoy their time there in moderation without feeling the urge to continue to spend their money. Others, however, do not have the capacity to call it quits...
Employees Test Positive For Drugs Recent studies that have been conducted on a nation-wide scale reveal that an increasing number of employees are testing positive for drugs. Certain employers have their employees take drug tests at random in order to ensure that...
Veterans are More Likely to Struggle With Mental Illness and Addiction Veterans face a series of struggles once they have completed their military duty and are back home. Many of these veterans have seen and been a part of traumatic scenes during...
Treatment is Required in Order to Ease Pain As a direct result of the opioid epidemic that is sweeping the nation, an increasing number of infants are already born with opioids in their system. When these babies are introduced to the world,...
The Most Accessible Substance Alcohol abuse across the United States is a growing problem, as the substance is legal and easily accessible; a bad combination for those with substance abuse issues. The misuse of alcohol can quickly turn into dependence and addiction...
