If you think someone you love may be involved with drugs or alcohol, there could be some things to look for. With the wide range of different street drugs available, it’s often difficult to recognize the signs of substance abuse in a love one.Read More
Meet Dana Martinez. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CADC II, ICADC Certified through The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) in Sacramento California. Working in the field of substance abuse Services since 1996, Dana Martinez has been able to reach many individuals who suffer from addiction. Recovery is a process...Read More
How to Support a Recovering Alcoholic Spouse When my husband finally entered AA, I was told that Al-Anon would be good for me. I went thinking I’d learn how to support a recovering alcoholic spouse and then I’d be done with it. I was too busy for Al-Anon and I wasn’t the one with the...Read More
Addiction runs the gamut in terms of the consequences that come with it. The consequences behind addiction can be emotionally devastating and deadly. To understand addiction consequences, it’s important to recognize that addiction is a disease of the brain. In 2011, The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) released a new definition of addiction highlighting...Read More
Healthy Coping Mechanisms to Aid Your Recovery When my husband’s drinking became too much for me, I took the advice of a friend and found an Al-Anon meeting. I needed to recover from the affects alcoholism had on my life. Al-Anon taught me how to change my behavior and learn healthy coping mechanisms that focused...Read More
Every day, minute and second, someone is suffering from the disease of addiction or alcoholism, and it’s not just the person who is drinking or using drugs. For decades, Al-Anon has helped millions of families and friends who have been affected by the disease of addiction/alcoholism. We believe addiction is a family disease and with...Read More
America’s communities are suffering from the consequences brought on by the ever growing epidemic of the disease of addiction and mental illness. If you personally are not suffering, I guarantee you know someone who is. This can be a family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor or an acquaintance. With the high price of treatment, many...Read More
These tips for Living with a recovering addict begin with an open mind, the power to let go, and a lot of patience. Addiction is a family disease, it affects not only the one addicted, but everyone close to him. Recovery is forever and transitioning from an inpatient treatment center to life at home may...Read More
Is being charged with a DUI or DWI a sign of addiction? The charge of a DUI or DWI can definitely bring on devastating consequences. From depleting you financially, having your driver’s license suspended or revoked, to the social embarrassment, driving while under the influence can wreak havoc on you and your loved ones life....Read More
In today’s society, the dangers of drug abuse are well known and widely discussed. It’s talked about everywhere from schools to TV to social media platforms. From an early age we are taught that drugs are bad and will, ultimately, only have a negative affect on our lives. So why do we try drugs? One...Read More
