Addiction Recovery Posts
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Depression
Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Unfortunately, clinical and severe depression often goes untreated, with less than 50 percent of depression sufferers world-wide receiving the care they
How Long do Withdrawals Last?
Addiction or abuse of drugs or alcohol can cause the brain to become reliant on the effects of that substance in the body. When that substance is no longer present, a person may experience significant
Codependency and Addiction
The Dangers of Codependency and Addiction Mental Health America (MHA) defines codependency as “an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship.” Codependency has also been
Drug Abuse Posts
How To Find A Top Rated Drug Rehab
Substance addiction, whether it is to drugs or alcohol is not a battle, it is a war with many battles that need to be fought over a long period of time. It is not easy,
The Effects of Marijuana on a Teen’s Developing Brain
According to nationwide survey findings by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency in 2018, marijuana is the most frequently used drug in the US. The findings report found that 43.5 million admitted to
Using Your HSA to Cover Drug Rehab
You may be ready to begin treating your drug addiction; this decision comes in different ways to different people and is often accompanied by a kind of relief: A hope that you will finally be
Family & Support Advice Posts
Using Your HSA to Cover Drug Rehab
You may be ready to begin treating your drug addiction; this decision comes in different ways to different people and is often accompanied by a kind of relief: A hope that you will finally be
How Much Does Rehab Cost?
The search for the right drug and alcohol rehab center can be a lot to digest, and there’s no doubt there have been thoughts about the expense associated with the service. Unfortunately, the frustrating
Does Every Family Member Need to be Part of a Successful Intervention?
Anybody that has had family or friends ride the terrible rollercoaster of drug or alcohol addiction knows - simply broaching the subject of the addiction can be the hardest part. Helping a loved one realize
Alcohol
Alcoholism and Toxic Masculinity: Why Men Are Driven To Drink
Through the years, so much of what is perceived to be manliness is derived from popular culture. Rugged, stoic, assertive, confident, sometimes even aggressive, and of course hard drinking: these are the attributes of a