The holiday season is marked by many things in communities across America. That includes a predictable spike in the symptoms of drug and alcohol problems.…
Before you got sober, a night out may have consisted of buying a round of shots or taking turns paying for pitchers for the table.…
Many people think of alcohol as a substance that allows them to relax, numb their negative thoughts and feelings, and be comfortable overall. And with…
Addiction treatment has come a long way in the last two decades. Prescription drugs can now help keep people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction…
There is not much more detrimental to your sobriety than being exposed to temptation all day, every day in your own home. Open wine bottles,…
Recovery presents joy and challenge in competing measures. This battle to regain control of one’s life does not have one linear path. Instead, it is…
A lot of buzz surrounds the difficulty of going to rehab. Detoxing is challenging and residential treatment gets deep into intense problems, but in the…
Roughly one million Americans are affected by a cocaine use disorder. Some of these people are addicted to the drug. Others are not addicted but…
Vicodin is a prescription painkiller with two active ingredients: acetaminophen and the opioid hydrocodone. Acetaminophen does not come with a risk for addiction. However, like…
Millions of Americans have prescriptions for potentially addictive medications. Doctors help their patients avoid addiction by providing instructions for safe use. Unfortunately, a significant number…