Why Women Are So Good at Hiding It. And What That’s Costing Them
Why do women hide addiction longer than men?
Something Shifted Around 45. So Did Your Drinking. Here's Why.
If you’re a woman in your mid-40’s you probably have a few choice words for what's been happening in your body over the past few years. You sleep differently, feel differently, handle stress...
Navigating the Continuum of Care: A Guide to Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
The idea that substance abuse treatment can only occur in the vacuum of a rigid, isolated, 30-day residential program is outdated and scientifically incorrect. Developed in the 1980’s the ASAM...
Losing Your Kids to Addiction & How to Get Them Back in Treatment
Discovering that your child has been ensnared by drugs and alcohol is a heart-wrenching and overwhelming experience for any parent. Addiction is a disease that is devastating and relentless. It...
8 Reasons Treatment For Substance Abuse Can Change Your Life
Substance abuse remains a prevalent issue across the country. The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics estimates that over 21 % of people aged 12 and above have abused drugs over the last year....
What Treatments Are in an Alcohol Rehab Program?
If you or somebody you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, it is essential to seek professional help. Alcohol rehab programs can provide the treatment and support needed to help someone on the...
Primary Reasons People Are Going In And Out Of Rehab
Rehab is a “scary” place for addicts and their families. People going in and out of rehab do not want to be there in the first place. This is at least during the first year that they have to go...
What Are The 12 Steps Of AA?
It’s not easy to bounce back from addiction. It takes incredible strength and self-discipline to develop healthy habits and sustain sobriety. Additionally, having supportive people by your side plays...
Effective Ways You Can Be Supportive To Your Loved One’s Addiction Treatment
It can be devastating for your mental and emotional well-being when you witness someone you love and care about battling a substance use disorder or addiction. Whether the user is a loved one, a life...