Quitting alcohol is not easy to do, especially without professional help. Even if you are a moderate drinker it is hard to quit because the temptation of alcohol is everywhere and drinking is socially acceptable in most cases. If you think about it, most social functions have alcohol at the core of them, whether it…
If you have suffered from the effects of a drinking or drug problem, you may have been enrolled in or offered a place in a partial hospitalization program. The term can seem intimidating- hospitals don’t often conjure up pleasant images for most people. But the truth is that a partial hospitalization program is actually one…
It’s no secret that an individual’s drug use of drinking affects more than just one person. During active addiction, it may be easier to convince yourself that the only person you’re hurting is you- but the truth is, addiction can have a profound negative impact on the family members and loved ones of the addict…
It’s easy to lump all addiction and a group and label them the same. But, each addiction is different, each individual is different, and every experience with addiction is different. And, there are even noticeable differences in specific types of addictions. One of these addictions which portrays different types of stages is alcoholism. Further understanding…
It’s common that you’ll hear relapse is a part of recovery. And, while relapse rates may be high for individuals in addiction recovery, they are still dangerous. In fact, most overdose deaths occur to those in the earliest days of recovery. That’s because after detox, the body is no longer used to the dosage an…
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD as it’s commonly referred to, is basically winter time depression. While it affects all types of people all over the world in the winter months, it’s extremely dangerous for those in early recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. If you’re a frequent sufferer of winter time depression, there are a…
There are many options for addiction treatment. And, there’s no one clear option for everyone. Choosing addiction treatment should be tailored to your needs and your addiction. But, fortunately, if you’ve found yourself on this website you’ve already taken the biggest step; deciding that you do need help for an addiction. One of the many…
It is said that your five closest friends combined are a good representation of who you are as a person. While you are all unique individuals, it is true that we gravitate towards people who have similar interests and hobbies as us. Otherwise, how would we get along? The friends we keep also influence our…
Addiction is a disease, but it’s one that affects each individual differently. So, treatment for addiction needs to be specific to each individual’s experiences and needs. This can vary from person to person. To address each individual’s specific addiction, needs, and recovery goals, a number of types of treatment for addiction are available. It’s important…
Battling addiction is no easy feat. It is super difficult for the person facing their own demons, but it is also extremely difficult for the people who love them. If you find yourself living with someone who is an active addict or recovering addict, you know how hard it can be. There is a level…