Learn to Communicate Effectively With Someone in Rehab It has often been said that substance use disorder, including drug addiction, alcoholism, and all other forms of dependency, are family illnesses. If you have been through it, you know just how true this...
Addiction and Other Effects of Abusing Codeine Some drugs are hard to come by, but others are as close as your medicine cabinet. The powerful drug known as codeine clearly belongs in the latter category, but the fact that it is easily...
The Importance of Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Loved One When a family member or loved one struggles with an addiction, it’s important to implement strict yet realistic and respectable boundaries. To ensure an addict adheres to personal guidelines, you must set...
Patient Credits the Activities at WhiteSands for Her Recovery As a mother seeking help for her daughter Sawyer, who had become addicted to drugs, there was no option she wasn’t willing to explore to aid her daughter’s recovery from drug addiction. Luckily,...
These 10 Substances Cause the Most Addictions in America Whether trying to help an addicted family member or struggling to overcome your own substance use disorder, it’s essential to know that addiction is not a single disease. Addiction is a multifaceted illness,...
Learn to Recognize Common Street Names for Drugs Drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in many parts of the U.S. with very few communities escaping its effects. Sadly, substance abuse could be closer than you think, perhaps even in your own home....
How to Help Yourself While Helping a Loved One With Addiction Dealing with a loved one who has become addicted to drugs or alcohol can take an emotional and psychological toll. It is not easy witnessing someone you love slip into the...
Find Effective Alcohol Addiction Treatment at WhiteSands Chris was deeply concerned about his mother’s alcohol abuse problem when he called WhiteSands for guidance on how to get her into treatment. Alcohol abuse is a pervasive issue on a national level as 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...
What Is Alcoholism? Alcohol is a tricky drug, alcohol abuse often goes unnoticed until the symptoms are far advanced. Misusing alcohol can lead to alcoholism, which makes knowing the early signs of alcoholism critical. Family members, friends, and coworkers should take action...
