It is always hard to confront someone when you suspect they may be abusing alcohol. How can you be sure? The signs of alcohol use disorder can be difficult to identify. And approaching someone you suspect has a problem can be complicated, especially when you care about that person. If you have been asking yourself,…
No one plans on becoming addicted. And it can be challenging to know when an individual has crossed the line from recreational use into addiction. It is especially difficult for the addicted individual to answer this question for themselves. That is why it is essential to ask yourself, “Does my loved one need addiction treatment?”…
There are several myths about rehabilitation and recovery. One of the most persistent of these is that it is an entirely solitary task. The reality, however, is that addiction does not just affect the individual who is addicted. It also affects every member of that individual’s family, their friends, and their coworkers. For this reason,…
Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from the disease of addiction. That is more than the number who suffer from cancer, diabetes, or even heart conditions. There are many myths when it comes to addiction recovery. Among the most pervasive is that there is a single effective method for “curing” addiction. In reality, there are many…
When we talk about an “epidemic,” we often think of it as something that doesn’t affect all of us. Regarding the heroin epidemic, in particular, it’s tempting to think of it as a problem relegated to specific groups. But the numbers say otherwise. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heroin…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has reported that in 2016 alone, almost one million Americans used heroin. And those numbers do not appear to be going down. Heroin addiction has tripled in the last ten years, and researchers have linked it to the current opioid epidemic. These are only some of the reasons…
Many alcohol and drug recovery facilities include what is called a dual diagnosis program. For most people outside of the medical field, this may be a completely new term. However, dual diagnosis is surprisingly common among those with substance abuse problems. To learn why dual diagnosis treatment is so critical for successful recovery, we must…
Common Myths About Drugs There is a great deal of misinformation circulating about drugs and the people who do them. This is due to a variety of reasons. But, regardless of the reasons why there is false information, it is important to know the real facts. Without the truth, people will have a harder time…
Anxiety is a mental condition characterized by constant worry and debilitating fear. It is an umbrella term for a group of disorders that includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. Depression, on the other hand, can create a constant sense of sadness and loss in a person. Despite having different symptoms, depression and anxiety are…
The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone who has an addiction or disease like alcoholism or drug addiction. This time of year can be hard because there’s usually so much encouragement to drink, celebrate, and be merry. The good news is we don’t have to drink or use other substances to enjoy the…