Alcohol withdrawal is a serious medical condition that can be fatal, if not properly treated. The severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome varies, depending upon the individual’s alcohol consumption and any other underlying medical conditions. Identifying alcohol withdrawal symptoms in an individual is important so that he or she can receive appropriate medical attention and recovery...Read More

Enabling Behavior and Codependency The most confusing and piercing words that describe the contributions of friends and family to the disease of addiction are enabling behavior and codependency. With the best of intentions, unconditional love, unwavering commitment and a blind eye to reality, we unknowingly become dance partners with the disease. Our enabling behavior is...Read More

The consequences of drug abuse are events that may occur through out an individual’s addiction. They can affect the body, the mind and the spirit, ranging from small to large to the ultimate consequence- death. Drug abuse can take someone to places no one thought they would go and cause them to do things they...Read More

Opiates are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone, morphine, and oxycodone, but also the street drug heroin. The two different substances may seem worlds apart, but in actuality, they are very much the same. Oftentimes, opioid pain medications are prescribed post-surgery or for a chronic pain condition. Some people are...Read More

My experience confirms that addiction rehab can be a valuable and resourceful stop on the recovery journey, but it is only part of it. Just like asthma or diabetes, addiction is a chronic disease. There is no cure for addiction. Recovery is ongoing and will have to be pursued for a lifetime. There are things...Read More

How do I know if my loved one is suffering from prescription drug abuse? There are warning some signs of prescription drug abuse. If you think that someone you love may have a problem with prescription drug abuse, look for some of the following indications: Opioids: Increased anxiety, panic attacks, psychosis, depression, irritability, lowered motivation,...Read More