The stigma attached to addiction pervades our collective consciousness. To casual observers who aren’t touched by addiction either personally or through family, addiction seems like…
Every year, the opioid epidemic grows more severe as the overdose death toll rises exponentially. Illicit drug manufacturers and dealers find new ways to cut…
Today marks a grim day in history. We recently wrote about fentanyl’s staggering death toll as it rose to new heights in 2021. More than…
You’ve probably heard about fentanyl, the pharmaceutical-grade opiate that has caused a spike in overdose deaths recently. The actual numbers should sound alarm bells: OD…
Many people begin to get anxious before going to a social event. Wondering who’s going to be there, what they’re going to say, and if…
Most people are familiar with the trope from movies, TV, or books. Unfortunately, in truth, it is all too real. After days or weeks on…
Choice presents a tricky concept for those abusing alcohol. If alcoholism is a disease, as it’s recognized in the DSM V, can people who suffer…
It’s completely understandable that you might want to support your loved one by attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with them. But there are guidelines to…
Maybe you’ve just landed your dream job, and there’s no way you can take time away to get help. Alternatively, perhaps you have a wife…
Substance abuse has a way of clouding the working space of the mind. While the first drink or hit welcomes that cozy tingle of detachment,…