Addiction is a very serious disease that is progressive and can be hard to recognize in a friend or relative. In today’s society, and especially on college campuses, drinking and drugs have become so prevalent that addiction is often overlooked, causing problems later in life. That being said, how do you know if someone is...Read More

There are few things more excruciating than witnessing alcohol addiction within your own family. This is why many facilities work to repair the strained relationships involved in alcohol addiction recovery and the family. As the loved ones of the alcoholic, we are powerless to stop the madness. We almost become addicted to the person addicted...Read More

You may not have heard of sober bars but you soon will! People in recovery are finding this setting to be a fun way to socialize. What is the first word that comes to mind when someone mentions going to the bar? Most likely ‘alcohol’ or some other related word like ‘drinking’. People go to bars...Read More

There has been much research concerning marijuana’s effect on the brain. Often described as the gateway drug, marijuana has become legal in many states and has become decriminalized in others. But just what exactly is marijuana’s effect on the brain? The National Institute on Drug Abuse describes “marijuana as the most commonly used illicit drug...Read More

It is estimated that 23 million alcoholic/addicts are in some stage of recovery. Even the definition of recovery is slippery. Some experts, and the alcoholic/addict is included in this group as an expert, say it is when the person no longer uses any mood altering substances. Others think mood altering substance is a phrase that...Read More

Addiction and mental illness can often be a vicious relationship cycle feeding off of each other. To better understand the relationship between the two, the following information may be helpful. What is a dual diagnosis? A dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder is a medical term for one experiencing both a mental illness, such as depression...Read More

Methamphetamine use is truly a study in instant gratification. The first time a person uses meth there is an instant sense of euphoria, concentration, and well-being. Users report feeling focused and confident. Meth reportedly is equivalent to six times the effect of dopamine, the natural release found with exercise, sex and a few other activities....Read More

The fight against addiction is nothing new. For decades, society and community leaders continue to use their voices to fight the war on drugs. Although awareness has been at an all-time high, the battle against addiction continues as the number of overdose deaths has been increasing every year. From 2001 to 2014 alone, overdose deaths with relation...Read More

Happy Sober Days (and Nights)! The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says that “we are not a glum lot….we absolutely insist on enjoying life”. Most alcoholics would agree with that statement but that is about as far as it goes. There is very little agreement about what is “fun” and just how we are to...Read More

Numbers don’t lie, and especially when it comes to opioid addiction and overdose statistics. Since 1999, the number of overdose deaths involving prescription opioid pain relievers and heroin has quadrupled. With that, 78 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. It’s also noted the prescribing of opioid pain relievers quadrupled since 1999 paralleling with...Read More