Substance Abuse

The effects of addiction on family members can be extensive and destructive. Millions of homes are filled with families where addiction is impacting them on a regular basis, leaving battle wounds for everyone exposed to it. When addiction is occurring directly in the family, it is not only the addict who is suffering. Addiction is […]

Each year, countless amounts of people reach out for help for their substance use disorders. Some may contact their primary care physician for help or their local therapist, while others might call a residential rehab program or even consider going out-of-state for care. Thankfully, there are several various types of addiction treatment available, allowing for

People who struggle with heroin addiction often feel trapped in a never-ending cycle that they cannot seem to break. This is completely normal for those who have developed an addiction to heroin, however it is not usually desired. While it might seem like individuals addicted to heroin should be able to simply walk away from

If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you are more than familiar with the pain that comes with this disease. Physically, you may be struggling with issues as minor as aches and pains to issues more complex such as liver disease or respiratory problems. On a psychological note, you may feel out of control

Alcohol is something that has been tightly woven into the fabric of our society. It is present at nearly any and all types of gatherings, ranging from weddings and funerals to post-work happy hours and family suppers. But, despite its presence in everyday life, there is a large percentage of individuals who cannot drink responsibly

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