Drug Court versus Legal or Treatment Options for Substance Use Disorders
In today’s day and age, most of us know someone who has gotten in trouble for actions directly related to their substance use. When our
Drinking During Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Are you the type of person who enjoys a glass of wine or a cold beer with dinner? Do you find yourself anxiously awaiting your
The Top Three Most Addictive Prescriptions
Prescriptions—many of us deal with them every day, many of us take them every day, and we know many others who take them, too. Whether
Do You Need To Go To Rehab?
Being able to determine drug and alcohol addiction and how severe it is can be difficult. It is easy to dismiss people’s worries as an
Making Amends: Is This to Make You Feel Better or For Them?
No one really wants to live with feelings of guilt, shame, anger, or depression. As human beings, we are programmed to be social creatures. This
How to Cope with Guilt in Recovery
Guilt and active addiction tend to go hand in hand. Any of us who have felt guilty before know that it is not a pleasant
How to Cope with Shame in Recovery
Shame over our addiction, as well as over the actions and behaviors we taken part in during our use, can creep up easily. We may
The Battle with Prescription Drug Addictions
Trying and taking on prescription drugs can be intimidating, especially if a person has past experience with another’s drug addiction or an addiction of their
The Top Three Most Addictive Drugs
It is easy to fear drugs of any kind over the possibility of becoming addicted to them. Whether the drug is a prescription medication or