During active addiction, many individuals struggle with relationships, their responsibilities, and their overall health. Sometimes families have torn apart because of the actions, inactions, emotions, and statements made during addiction. When you step into therapy, family support becomes important to long-term recovery. Moving from a difficult period of addiction towards healing requires the use of…
Physical dependence is often misunderstood. It is common for a person with substance abuse to want to stop using drugs only to find it nearly impossible to just stop on their own. Willpower is not enough. The reason for this is because of the changes that occur in the brain after long-term abuse. If you…
Drug abuse can happen anywhere. As an employer, you may be concerned about what you can do to ensure your employees are getting any help they need for drug addiction. Finding the right balance of support and guidance while ensuring you are doing what you can to keep other employees and customers safe is not…
What happens once you complete drug and alcohol rehab? In some cases, individuals who have gone through a treatment program are not ready to go back home, or they may feel they need some support as they transition back to everyday life. Community housing may be able to help you. When you complete rehab aftercare…
For those who are struggling with an addiction to prescription medication, doctor shopping can be a dangerous habit. When someone who has a dependency on prescription medication runs out of their prescription, they might go to a different doctor to try to get more. If you are struggling with prescription drug abuse, let our professionals…
Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition. If you believe you or someone you love could be suffering from it, it’s critical to head to the hospital right away or to call 911. Understanding what this condition is as well as what it means to have alcoholism is essential. Alcoholism treatment can be very effective when…