Annual week long observance reaches out to children affected by parents with addiction February 17, 2016 – The White Sands Treatment Center is excited to take part in a very important awareness campaign, the Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week, happening from February...
If you are considering having a drink while pregnant, you should first learn the facts about the effects of alcohol on a fetus and the consequences of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Alcohol, including wine and beer, is dangerous to unborn babies, and women...
Concerns over the number of people who die annually because of opioid medications prompt a proposal from the White House for extra funds to help curb this epidemic. During an appeal for an extra 1.1 billion dollars to help curb the scourge...
It’s close to Valentine’s Day and the stores are filled with heart-shaped boxed chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals and racks of Valentine’s Day cards. Valentine’s Day has become another huge marketing event in the U.S. that celebrates romantic love. But love doesn’t just...
Addiction to drugs or alcohol will change the behavior of an individual in many ways. Some changes will be very obvious, while others will not be as noticeable. If you suspect a loved one of having a drug or alcohol addiction, there...
The Mardi Gras Carnival begins on Tuesday, February 9th and ends on “Fat Tuesday”, the day before Ash Wednesday – the first day of Lent. Celebrated with parades, floats, music, picnics, and people dressed in costumes and masks, Mardi Gras is a...
February is Marijuana Awareness Month, and the drug is still a controversial subject of much debate. Getting the facts about the drug is essential to making the right decisions regarding its use. Marijuana Awareness Month is focused on increasing awareness about cannabis...
Choosing the right rehab facility for addiction recovery is very important. Familiarizing yourself with what to expect while in rehab will help make the process go easier. You should also be made aware of what part you play in your recovery process....
Many individuals whose lives could be restored by drug treatment often refuse help or don’t seek it out. Those who don’t often battle the disease indefinitely, try to stop drug use on their own or eventually die from the accumulated effects of...
Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is a long-term, daily process. Those who are in recovery struggle with temptation and negative emotions every day. If you know someone who is recovering from addiction, there are certain things you want to avoid saying...
