Understanding the Dangers of “Lean” and Other Forms of Codeine Lean is one of the street names for a legal and highly addictive cocktail that’s made from codeine cough syrup. The name Lean comes from the sedative effects of the drug which...
Regaining Control of His Life Is Something This Former Patient Never Thought Was Possible Steven, a Sarasota, FL resident, was in a rough place when he first entered treatment at WhiteSands. He had been abusing drugs and alcohol for over 35 years....
Celebrities and Addiction Recovery: Using Their Platform to Educate and Inspire When you’re struggling with addiction and substance abuse, it’s easy to feel alone. You might think no one can truly understand what you’re going through and worry you will never make...
How to Help Someone Get to Rehab Its easy to feel helpless when someone you love is struggling with the downward spiral of addiction. A person with a substance use disorder has to decide to get treatment for themselves. But in the...
The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Close to half of those who struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction also toil with an underlying and often undiagnosed mental health disorder. This co-occurring disorder is often the driving force behind...
Tips for Managing Holiday Woes While the holidays are intended to be enjoyable and happy occasions, they can also bring about feelings of anxiety and stress, especially for those who struggle with a mental health disorder. If you are recovering from drug...
The Correlation Between These Two Vices A huge problem facing many large cities across the U.S. is illicit and prescription drug abuse. Add guns into the mix and it is a true recipe for disaster. When an individual is under the influence...
Drugs can go by Many Different ‘Code’ Names While drugs have their rightful names, they also go by street names which can be code for the certain drug itself. Unfortunately, being familiar with the popular street names of drugs can allow for...
Addicts Exhibit Certain Traits There are certain characteristics that individuals exhibit that can indicate a drug or alcohol abuse issue. When an individual that you know well has turned to drugs or alcohol, it is almost immediately apparent that their behavior, attitude,...
Compulsive Drinking Impacts Teen Health It is not uncommon for teens to underestimate the gravity and impact of binge drinking on their overall health. Studies have suggested that this dangerous pattern of drinking has become more prominent in recent decades than it...
