Addiction Blog
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab: Which Is Right For You?
Finding a recovery program to help with addiction can be confusing. Learn how to choose between an inpatient or outpatient program based on your needs. Of course, everyone’s experience is different because every person is different. But here are the most common...
Trauma and Addiction: Finding Help for Your Recovery
Substance abuse is probably a more common coping mechanism when struggling with physical and emotional trauma than you would think. Learn about trauma and addiction recovery – you are not alone! Let us begin by getting a better understanding of...
PTSD & Alcohol Abuse: Finding Healthier Coping Mechanisms
It is difficult to make it through life without some traumatic experience. Experiencing violence, the persistent abuse or neglect of a parent, the harshness of a natural disaster— trauma is rarely without long-lasting effects. What is PTSD?...
Understanding Depression and Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol
The emotional effects of drug and alcohol abuse can impact your journey to recovery. If you believe that you are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol and could also be exhibiting the symptoms of depression, this guide will be a useful...
Substance Abuse and Mental Health – Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
Mental Health and Substance Abuse If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, there are some very important facts you should know about the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health. This guide is designed to inform people...
Anxiety & Addiction: Are You Self-Medicating to Deal With Stress?
Anxiety is a condition experienced by people around the world. The causes of anxiety vary wildly from person to person but often are exhibited with similar symptoms: short temper, a feeling of restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Not only is...
5 Tell-Tale Signs You May Be Enabling a Drug Addict
The first signs of addiction are often hard to detect, especially for those closest to those falling into the clutches of substance abuse. Even once the signs of addiction become too apparent to ignore it is difficult to take compassionate action. The dilemma...
How to Tell if Someone is on Drugs (and Which Ones)
Are you worried about someone you care for, but you’re not sure how to tell whether they have a problem? It can be hard to know how to tell if someone is on drugs and what signs to look for when you suspect a family member or friend is struggling with chemical...
5 Ways Addicts Typically Behave in Relationships
From distrust and abusive behavior to health complications and mental illness, addiction can seriously damage a relationship. A partner struggling with substance abuse can seem like a completely different person, and their sober partner may feel lost,...
Combating Addiction with Counseling and Community
Addiction recovery is often depicted in the media as an epiphany instigated by a lengthy process of counseling and tough love. In this scenario, the brutal honesty forces clients to confront their substance abuse and its associated unhealthy behaviors....