Shockingly Quick Facts About Alcoholism Alcoholism: n. An addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol…
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The ever-shifting definition of “narcotic” defies simple explanation. It’s tempting to slap on a cold, clinical answer like, “Narcotics bind to opioid receptors” and declare…
Disclaimer Using drugs or drinking alcohol while pregnant can significantly impact you and your baby. If you are struggling with substance abuse, and you’re carrying…
Drugs Are Bad For You. It’s a common phrase when you’re telling your children not to take drugs as they get older. Drugs are dangerous. Parent’s…
When we see yet another #MeToo headline rush past the floodgates, it’s tempting to speculate, “We are living in crazy times. Why is all this…
It doesn’t take a lot to understand why aftercare is extremely important in recovery. Many people who have struggled or currently struggling may believe they…
Let’s get down to brass tacks: for most people, substance abuse is not a well-understood disease. Getting help feels daunting and foreign. Loved ones often…
Holidays have a way of reminding us about the long-term cost of substance abuse. As the itch to use occupies our minds through holiday gatherings,…
Chronic substance abuse is unique among diseases because it has such a harrowing effect on not only the individual, but the family as well. The…