Alcohol Awareness Month 2018
Since 1987, April has been deemed Alcohol Awareness Month, sponsored and funded by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug …
The Risk of Alcohol Abuse
According to a 2017 study by JAMA Psychiatry, one out of every eight Americans struggles with alcohol abuse. These statistics …
Alcohol Detox Phase
After prolonged use of alcohol, your body becomes accustomed and relies on it to function “normally”. Alcohol is a depressant …
Understanding Opioids
According to recently released numbers by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 64,000 Americans died in 2016 due to …
Mental Health Awareness Month 2018
Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness every year. Since 1949, Mental Health America has led the observance of …
Mental Health and Addiction
Mental health and substance addiction often go hand in hand. According to the Journal of American Medical Association, 50% of …
Trauma and Addiction
Trauma and Addiction Psychological trauma occurs when a person experiences a particular stressful event or situation in their lifetime. Sometimes, …
Trauma Treatment and Recovery
Individuals who have experienced trauma and struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder encounter challenges every day. Fortunately, there are treatment programs …
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders
An individual battling a substance abuse issue or addiction along with a mental disorder is suffering from a co-occurring disorder. …
How to Encourage a Loved One to Get Treatment
Often times, family and friends find themselves feeling helpless when a loved one is battling addiction. While it is true …