Watching for the Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Addictions are conditions many tend to believe they’re immune to—“It won’t happen to me,” we often say—but the truth is alcoholism and addictions, in general,
Drinking to Death
The normalization of alcoholism is a strange byproduct of American culture. Alcohol advertisements can be seen everywhere within American entertainment, despite it being the third
How Addiction Can Change Your Personality
Drug and alcohol abuse can have negative effects on your body, but the adverse changes to your personality can also be devastating. The consequences of
Coping with the Symptoms of Withdrawal and Detox
Withdrawals symptoms and detox also carry with them the chance of a fatal reaction depending on what type of substance is used and the severity
What to Expect When You Quit Alcohol
Under US law, alcohol can be easily accessible to anyone over age 21, but alcohol is not always consumed legally. Many individuals under the legal
Effects of Alcohol Addiction in America
Alcoholism remains America’s number one addiction problem. An estimated 15.1 million people aged 12 or older had an alcohol use disorder the previous year; that’s
This Mostly Legal, Unregulated Herbal Substance Is Linked to More Than 40 Deaths
His back hurt, he was anxious, he didn’t like his job. Daniel was miserable. He was also about a year sober and not doing the
Discovering Recovery
A Glimpse of Hope On a bad day, it’s easy to imagine a life without alcohol or drugs: the end of cravings, hangovers, trashed relationships,
6 FAQs About CBD You Need to Know
It’s being touted as safe and non-addictive, a treatment for a host of ailments, and even a “miracle” cannabis compound. Found in oils, creams, pills,
Getaway or Outpatient Program?
No matter how long the “bottom” has been coming, when the time finally arrives to choose a treatment center—either as an addict, an alcoholic or
5 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana & Psychosis
It’s safe to say today’s marijuana is not like the marijuana of even a few decades ago. Levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive component
How Long Until I Am Sober?
Good question. People ask us this often, not only for economic reasons (how much will this cost?), but also for work and family considerations. How
