Is My Son an Alcoholic?
If there’s a surefire way of protecting your son from the dangerous effects of alcohol abuse, addiction would undoubtedly be less of a problem for many families. However, there’s no silver bullet, and alcohol abuse continues to plague many…
When to Go to Rehab
Right this minute, at least 21 million Americans are battling dependency to alcohol, pain pills, benzos, heroin, and other substances. Most will never seek help. The Addiction Center estimates that about 10% of individuals with substance use…
Is Phenibut Safe?
With changing times and increasing demands of work and school, there's an opportunity within the dietary supplements industry to capitalize on products that offer brain boosts. It seems everyone is after the newest supplement that can potentially…
Barbiturate Abuse & Risks
In 2020, barbiturates aren't making headlines the way they used to. At its peak, this class of prescription medications was responsible for the deaths of some of the world's most celebrated musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and…
Chasing the Dragon: Heroin Addiction
Drug abuse and dependency claim the lives of tens of thousands of American's every year. The nation's opioid epidemic has quickly spiraled into a much more complicated and deadly drug overdose epidemic. In the past few years, about 80% of people…
Fear of Recovery
The loss of control due to substance use is initially debilitating and can create chaos in day-to-day life. However, the habits and behaviors of addiction can eventually come to feel routine. For many, despite its adverse consequences, it provides…
How to Go To Rehab Without Losing Your Job
Receiving help for a substance use disorder and other addictive behaviors can be quite challenging and often disrupts routines and schedules. Many fear the ramifications of seeking treatment, particularly those dealing with outside obligations…
Shame Addiction
Shame is an isolating, debilitating emotion that can cause many to suffer from feelings of self-doubt and unworthiness. Routinely experiencing shame can feed the cycle of addiction, especially if substance misuse is prevalent or if alcohol and…
How Does Home Addiction Treatment Work
Recovery coaches and therapists are finding that virtual and in-person addiction treatments are equally effective. How does in home addiction treatment work? We’re taking a closer look at how telehealth has transformed how people receive help…
Recovery Quote: Living One Day at a Time
“Recovery is built one day at a time, one moment at a time, one event at a time, one relationship at a time – just like every brick and stone and that Great Wall. Successful recovery is not built without a plan. The Great Wall is seen from…