Why Family Involvement During Recovery is Important

Why Family Involvement During Recovery is Important

Are you related to has been suffering from substance abuse? If so, then you know that recovering from this problem is taxing on the individual. It’s also a very hard process for the family of that individual. Families that are impacted by drugs and alcohol can experience deep hurt. But, while their loved one is…

Having Problems With Mental Health and Addiction?

Having Problems With Mental Health and Addiction?

If you suffer from mental health issues as well as substance abuse, you are not alone. Many people struggle with both mental health and addiction. In all actuality, there are millions of Americans who suffer from both. It is believed that about 50% of the people who have mental illnesses also have problems with substance…

Understanding and Identifying the Symptoms of Drug Abuse

Understanding and Identifying the Symptoms of Drug Abuse

Sometimes, it’s difficult to identify the symptoms of drug abuse or addiction. Often, people who have become dependent on drugs are unaware of this dependence. This is due to the altering of the brain’s way of operating as a result of the extensive use of drugs. Unfortunately, since it is sometimes difficult to know that…

Are You a Screen Junkie? Identifying Technology Addiction Symptoms

It’s 2020, and sometimes it seems as though everyone has their face buried in a screen of some sort. Phones, laptops, iPads, tablets, and music devices are standard items for most, and they go with us to work, school, and to social activities on a regular basis. Technology is a wonderful tool for many, that…

Recovery Steps 101: Powerlessness and Unmanageability

Recovery Steps 101: Powerlessness and Unmanageability

For individuals who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction, there are countless resources and methods available to address this miserable and dangerous illness. While many addicts and alcoholics sadly choose not to get help (it is never too late to get help), and reap the tragic consequences of their disease, many individuals reach a point…