Let’s be honest. A long-term commitment to full recovery after a drug or alcohol addiction can be scary and make you feel vulnerable. What may be even more frightening is making the commitment to undergo a long-term recovery program inside the walls of a substance abuse treatment center. This is one of the reasons why…
Regardless of how addicted you may be to alcohol, treatment is available to help you overcome your addiction. Alcohol treatment centers VA provides are available to help you fully recover from your addiction and reclaim your life. With all the treatment centers located throughout Virginia, you may not know what they offer or what programs…
Addiction is a disease that affects millions directly each year. However, not only does it affect the individual user, but it also affects the family members around them. If you believe you’re loved one is struggling with addiction, it’s vital to find drug addiction help for family members. By participating in family addiction treatment programs,…
Addiction is a terrible disease that affects every single person in our society. Whether you are an addict, a recovering addict, or if someone you know is affected by addiction, learning how to cope with addiction is something every person must learn. As a person moves from a state of illness to health, they may…
Did you know that alcohol is responsible for over 88,000 deaths in the US each year? It’s easy to spot someone who’s very intoxicated. They may slur their speech, stumble through a room, or become aggressive. But what about someone who drinks a lot and doesn’t display these signs? They might be considered a high…
Opioid addiction is rampant in the US and can happen to almost anyone. Opiates belong to a family of medications called Opioids, a range of strong pain-killing drugs. The opiate branch of this family tree consists of opium derivatives like heroin, morphine, and codeine. All opioids have pleasant, calming side effects and can be seriously…
It’s common knowledge that the United States is facing an opiate drug epidemic. In fact, opiates were responsible for 42,249 overdose deaths in 2016. And that number continues to rise yearly. But with all the talk about opiate addiction and overdoses, comes some miscommunication. There are many untruths out there about opiate addiction that need…
Are your children fast approaching their troublesome teen years? High school is filled with many temptations that you don’t want them falling victim too. Their friends can be very persuasive, that’s why you need to teach them good decision skills. Letting them know you trust them to make these good decisions, learning how to argue…
Over 20,000 newborn babies were born with signs of withdrawal in 2012. Pregnant mothers tend to avoid treatment because of intense shame and fear of judgment. This could be in part because most treatment centers are designed for men. Studies conducted at Harvard Medical School show gender differences are greatly impacting the success of treatment.…
In the US, 1 in 7 adults will experience a substance addiction in their lifetime. Of those, 10% report seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem. If you’re one of those Americans, staying sober is your priority. But that task can be much more difficult during the holidays. Whether you’re new to recovery or you’re…