Why Rehabbing at Home Doesn’t Work
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 19.7 million Americans battled a substance use disorder in 2017. Countless injuries and fatalities are
How to Help an Alcoholic Family Member
Addiction to alcohol affects millions of Americans and their families each year. Research has uncovered 15 million people struggle with alcoholism, and only about 8
Six Things No One Tells You About Addiction
Almost 21 million Americans struggle with addiction, yet only about 10 percent of them ever get the help they need. Drug overdose has become a
Celebrating Your Recovery
Paddling through the struggles of drug and alcohol addiction is an undeniable feat. No matter how long the addiction or recovery, every addict’s journey is
Sharing Your Recovery Progress
Drug addiction and the following recovery process are understandably touchy subjects for different individuals. Not only is sobriety a difficult personal challenge, but sharing it
Alcohol: Stimulant Or Depressant?
Alcohol affects people both as a sedative and as a stimulant. Depending on such factors as the makeup of one’s body chemistry and how much
How Exercise May Keep An Addict Sober
The many benefits of physical exercise can be seen in how they improve one’s health, strength, and mental clarity. In recent years, exercise has been
The Truth About Residential Drug Treatments
Most people believe they have a solid grasp of what residential drug treatment looks like and how they work. Movies, television shows, and social media
Nutritional Changes to Support Recovery
Recovery from addiction or substance abuse does not end after treatment. Statistics show that the first 30 days after treatment and recovery can prove to
How to Prevent Substance Abuse Relapse
The cost of substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs, adds up to over $740 billion dollars each year between crime, losses in productivity,
Nationwide Alcohol And Drug Trends
Every year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) puts together the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The information this
Top 5 States With The Highest Number Of Drug Addicts
The “war on drugs” has been raging on for decades in the United States. Historically, the first laws that restricted drug use occurred in the
