Learning How To Overcome Codependency Codependency is a danger to both parties in the relationship. Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner results in an unhealthy situation. What may start out as trying to help someone with a drug or alcohol...
Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms – What Are The Warning Signs? As of 2015, the number of alcohol poisoning deaths totaled 2,200 according to the CDC. As many as six people lose their lives because of alcohol poisoning every day in the United States....
Withdrawing from alcohol should take place in a supervised detox facility. Here’s what happens in alcohol detox. If you’re ready to end an addiction to alcohol, the first step of treatment will likely be a medical detox program. Detox is used to...
Find the Best Care for Addiction at JCAHO Rehabs Many people fear that addiction treatment programs aren’t able to do all they initially set out to do; especially ones that promise to cure your addiction in a very short time. Addiction is...
If you feel like you drink too much, you may be thinking about quitting. Here’s are some tips on how to stop drinking alcohol. One in eight Americans meets the criteria for an alcohol use disorder, according to a recent study published...
You hear about it on the news – the opioid epidemic – destroying lives and causing opioid overdose deaths everyday. Here are 5 facts about the crisis. The opiate crisis in the US is affecting people all over the country, in any...
Relapse Prevention: What do Sober People do for Fun? When a person becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, their entire life can begin to revolve around substance abuse. Hobbies and fun activities become a distant second to substance abuse. Problems also arise...
If you’ve used again after a period of recovery, knowing what to do after drug relapse is essential for getting back on track. Addiction is characterized by compulsive drug use despite the negative consequences it causes in your life. Ending an addiction...
Staggering Statistics for Opioid Overdose Deaths: 30% Jump in Just a Year There is a flood of statistics coming out from the CDC and other private and government agencies about the state of the opioid crisis in the US, such as 115...
Recognizing The Symptoms Of Adderall Abuse Adderall is a stimulant drug that is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the sleep disorder, narcolepsy. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, both stimulant drugs, are combined in the brand Adderall. This drug...