Alcohol Addiction Continues to be a Growing Concern
Approximately 80,000 people will lose their lives this year in the United States as a result of an alcohol related or induced death. As alcohol abuse continues to grow, it is further branching into the...
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Marijuana: “The Gateway Drug”
Marijuana is a mixture of dried stems, seeds, leaves and flowers of hemp plants. It may sound harmless enough, but marijuana actually has multiple chemicals in it, most notably a chemical called...
View ArticleMolly
You may have heard about the dangers of MDMA, but you may have not heard about its street name, Molly. Molly, short for molecular, is sold as a pure form of MDMA (ecstasy); however, studies have shown...
View ArticleTeenage Drug Addiction
No mother sends her children to school thinking they will get mixed in with the wrong crowd and end up using drugs. No father leaves his prescription medication on the bathroom sink with the intention...
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How To Make The Best Choice In Rehabilitation Programs
How To Make The Best Choice In Rehabilitation Programs When you’re finally done living the way you have been living, and you’re ready to enter a treatment center, you may be wondering how to find the...
View ArticleSpecific Points to Consider When Trying to Make the Best Choice in Rehab
Seeking aid to overcome an addiction problem is one of the hardest decisions a person who is suffering from substance abuse can make. The addict makes this tough decision with the support of family and...
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How to Know if You’re Making the Best Choice in Rehab
Deciding on a drug and alcohol rehab program that will suit your needs can be difficult. But it is important to remember that the best choice rehab will not be the same for everyone. Each individual...
View ArticleOpiates: A Pathway to Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 4.2 million Americans have used heroin at least once in their lives. Of that number, 23 percent became addicted to the drug. Opiates, including such...
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Drug Abuse Signs and Symptoms In Teens
Drug abuse in teenagers is a growing concern. It usually starts with a little experimentation that can turn into an addiction. Of course, parents with teenagers are always concerned about how their...
View ArticleMarijuana Controversy: Is There an Issue?
Some say yes and some say no. As the marijuana debate reaches a fevered pitch, it could be sending a dangerous message to our youth. Why? Many are seeing it as “not so bad after all.” Why? Many are...
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What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Substance abuse and dependency is a serious problem in the US affecting many people. In fact, according to the results of a 2012 survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
View ArticleHaving an Intervention for a Loved One
If you’ve tried to talk to your friend or family member about their drug or alcohol use without any positive results, it’s time to schedule an intervention. Interventions are often a last resort for...
View ArticleAm I an Addict?
No one but the person afflicted with an all-consuming sense of emptiness and hopelessness can answer that question. The addict, whether dependent on illicit drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs, must...
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