Continuing to Abuse Substances May Land You Behind Bars Far too often, individuals continue to use and abuse drugs and alcohol, as well as other illegal substances, without any regard as to the possible repercussions they may have. There are countless consequences...
Alcohol can Cause Aggression Alcohol has a different effect on everyone and while alcohol can make some people social and happy, for others, it can mean aggressive and scary behavior. Studies suggest that some individuals become confrontational when they are drinking as...
Re-gain Credence After Sobriety Now that you have completed your time in an addiction treatment program, whether inpatient or outpatient treatment, you are ready to re-enter society as a sober and productive individual. What may come as a surprise to you is...
The Double Life of an Alcohol Addict Did you know that close to 20 percent of those who are considered to be ‘problem drinkers’ hold a university degree, have a great career, and a stable family life? A functioning alcoholic can be...
Recovery is Made Easier When you are Kept Busy When you are a recovering addict, it takes constant work and diligence in order to maintain your sobriety. Recovery is something that you will have to work on consistently for the rest of...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Can Help Manage Both Disorders What is a co-occurring disorder? Those who suffer from co-occurring disorders struggle with both an underlying mental health illness as well as a substance abuse problem. These two disorders require unique and separate treatment...
Impact of Substance Abuse and Addiction on Loved Ones It is common for addicts not to understand how their addiction is affecting the entire family. They often believe that their addiction is their own problem and that their family couldn’t possibly be...
What is Aftercare and Why is it so Imperative to Recovery? When patients have successfully completed their addiction treatment program, they will often be advised to utilize aftercare programs. Aftercare programs will aid in your long-term recovery from addiction and substance abuse...
Overcoming Addiction Comes With Pressure: Learn How to Handle it For those who have just completed their addiction treatment program and are in remission from addiction, vulnerability is imminent. This is because the recovery period has officially begun post-treatment which means stress,...
Opioid Overdoses Claim More Lives Than Car Crashes As of January 2019, the amount of fatal opioid overdoses has officially surpassed the number of individuals who have lost their lives in car accidents. Reports concluded that the odds of losing your life...
