Therapy stands as the cornerstone of substance abuse recovery. It offers individuals the vital support and tools needed to navigate the daunting challenges of addiction and...
The Importance of Step 4 in Recovery Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous, "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves,". This marks a pivotal point in the...
April is named Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding. Alcohol Awareness Month can also help by reducing stigma and encouraging local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. This April, a...
Substance abuse and addiction is an illness that affects many across the U.S. Recognizing the signs of an overdose can help determine what to do next. While you can overdose on a variety of substances certain types of substances pose more of a...
Unfortunately, drug overdoses are frightening but common events. They kill around 100,000 people in the U.S. every year. Obviously, the worst outcome from an overdose is death. However, other problems can happen. A lot of people have long-term,...
One of the greatest deceptions alcoholism can bring upon the abuser is the falsity that alcohol and relationships are unaffected contradictions. The truth is, much of the friction between family members and those closest to the struggling party is...
Overcoming alcohol use disorder can be incredibly difficult. But, having support and guidance throughout your recovery journey is crucial to your success. One of the most important areas to receive guidance is the topic of relapse. More...
Sadly, self-medication is a common part of American life. This is due to the fact that we've been conditioned to find quick and easy answers for almost anything else. So why can't we just get quick and easy relief by taking a pill or drinking a...
When most people think about someone suffering from a mental health disorder they picture what they typically see in anti-depressant ads. Someone who is clearly upset, sad, crying, and having difficulty getting out of bed. A person who is...
According to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. That equates to about 8.4% of adults in the United States. An estimated 4.1 million (17%) of the...
The successful treatment of substance use could depend largely on the type of approach or modality used. Treatment modalities for substance abuse could vary largely in method, duration, and strategies used. In many cases, finding that one...
A holistic approach to alcoholism treatment focuses on healing the person as a whole and treats individual underlying symptoms. The goal is to find balance in harmony and life in order to find a purpose and motivation to obtain from alcohol abuse....
