Author name: Ian Heyon LPC

There is a common misconception about alcoholics, despite most everyone knowing of an alcoholic in their lives or the lives of their loved ones. Alcoholics are often stereotyped as being individuals who do not keep themselves clean, do not have jobs, have little manners or respect for others, and who are always ready to steal […]

Out of the millions of Americans who struggle with the disease of addiction, many of them find themselves abusing more than just one substance at a time. And despite this being common among those who are addicted to mind-altering substances, it does not mean that it is in any way safe or recommended. Abusing more

College is a time of great transformation for most. Not only are kids leaving the nest for the first time, but they are embarking on the very beginning of their adulthood. So, it comes as no surprise that there will be mistakes made along the way and things might not turn out how they were

Alabama is in the grips of an opioid and drug addiction epidemic. According to the Alabama Department of Health, an estimated 2.45 percent of the state’s population — more than 91,000 people — have suffered from addiction to illicit drugs. Addiction is a complex and often isolating disease that does not discriminate against those it