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...
A Holistic Means to Recovery Many of us have heard about acupuncture for stress relief, helping with insomnia, and assisting in quitting smoking, but did you know that acupuncture can help in your addiction recovery as well? Acupuncture is an ancient form...
Why Working Out is Beneficial We all know that partaking in daily exercise is important in order to maintain a healthy weight, control blood pressure, and boost stamina, but did you know that daily exercise is just as important for your body...
Retraining the Brain When an individual struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the chemical makeup of the brain is altered. If you have a co-occurring disorder such as a mental health issue, the brain does not function ‘regularly’. Part of...
Mental Recovery Post-Treatment When you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, the chemical makeup of your brain is altered. Just as other diseases affect organs in the body, the disease of addiction affects the brain in the same sense. Over time, addiction...
Cutting Out Alcohol Boosts Skin Health When you reduce the amount of alcohol you consume or quit drinking alcohol altogether, your appearance takes a drastic turn for the better. You don’t have to suffer from alcoholism in order to endure the harsh...
An Increasing Number of Individuals are Addicted to Adderall What is Adderall? Adderall is a stimulant drug that is considered a ‘combination drug’ which stimulates the central nervous system and is commonly prescribed to those who suffer from ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity...
