Is My Child An Addict?
Drug addiction is a major concern for many American families. The current opioid epidemic is sweeping the nation, costing thousands of lives and increasing costs of health care for treatment of drug abuse and overdose. While these trends are…
Dangers of Self Medication
While hardships and stress are a normal part of life, it’s still tough to live through. We’re not born knowing how to deal with emotional issues, mental health conditions, trauma, or stress. It’s through our individual experiences that…
How To Find the Right Rehab Center
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are among the most prevalent problems in today’s modern society. Not only can the disease of addiction wreak havoc on an individual's wellbeing, but it can also drastically impact families who are involved…
Anonymous Drug Counseling
In the United States, millions of Americans struggle with drug and alcohol use. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), in 2015 approximately 20.8 million people met the diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD), and…
Fear of Going to Rehab
In the United States, roughly 19.4 million American adults who are addicted to drugs or alcohol don’t believe they need help for it, despite information that proves alcohol and drugs can carry lethal or other negative consequences. According…
Substance Abuse on College Campuses
The truth about college is that it’s anything but easy. It can feel adventurous, sure, but it also elicits emotions of stress and overwhelm. It can seem exciting, too, but also nerve-racking and unsustainable pressures. In fact, many students…
Substance Abuse Help Online
In 2020, over 90,000 Americans died from drug-related overdoses — the highest year of overdose deaths ever recorded. An estimated one in twelve Americans needs substance abuse treatment. However, factors like cost, lack of childcare, no insurance…
Importance of Prevention of Substance Abuse
Many people have difficulties understanding how or why others may become addicted to drugs. The idea that a person can become dependent on lethal substances seems to relate more to a lack of willpower, rather than an inability to simply stop.…
Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery
Human connection is a fundamental part of life. Every day, we’re creating connections with people we encounter, whether it’s strangers on the bus or in stores, our co-workers, or family members. Various psychological studies have shown that…
Online Therapy Statistics
Online therapy and remote treatment programs are radically changing how people receive support for mental health and drug addiction. Therapists and addiction specialists are hailing online treatment for its ability to deliver help without the…