No one is immune from the risk of substance abuse. Young and old, rich and poor, men and women all can fall prey to this disease. If it happens to you or someone in your family, the correct next step is to get treatment. When you do, you may want to consider gender-specific rehab. Gender-specific…
Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance use issue, except for smoking, in the country. Also, alcohol is actually the third leading cause of death in America, behind smoking and obesity. About fifteen million American adults have an alcohol use disorder. Whether you have an alcohol use disorder or you’re just beginning to be…
Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance use issue, except for smoking, in the country. Also, alcohol is actually the third leading cause of death in America, behind smoking and obesity. About fifteen million American adults have an alcohol use disorder. Whether you have an alcohol use disorder or you’re just beginning to be…
Addiction is a deeply ingrained pattern of behavior that can continue for years or even decades. What’s more, substance use is often an unhealthy way of coping with other issues, such as trauma or mental illness. Beating addiction is never easy for anyone, but the specific challenges each person faces change depending on age, sex,…
The winter holidays are a difficult time to stay sober, especially New Year’s Eve. Drinking on this day is one of the most popular ways to bring in the coming year. However, if you have ever had a problem with alcoholism, you must have a sober New Year’s to avoid falling into your former addiction.…
Is it possible to stay sober during the holidays? With the traditional activities that you engage in and the increased stress, holiday sobriety can seem impossible. Yet, with the right support and guidance, staying sober during holidays is possible, and it may be empowering, too. If you’re in recovery right now, let the team at…
One of the reasons teen drinking happens is because of peer pressure. Your friends are drinking. Why shouldn’t you? Even if you know the risks and understand that you don’t have to give in, you may have done so. Now, you’re struggling with an addiction to drinking and peer pressure to keep going. What can…
Teen holiday parties pose unique challenges for parents and teens. During these events, teens may feel pressured to use drugs or alcohol. And parents worry about this problem for their children. Instead of forcing your teen to stay home, understand the dangers they face, and help them through tackling these challenges in a healthy way.…
While many Halloween parties may involve alcohol, you can have a sober Halloween without substances and still enjoy yourself. Planning for the holiday season will make it easier to avoid drinking Halloween. Plus, you can stay sober at parties through the end of the year. Your journey of recovery doesn’t stop when you complete an…
Encountering a relapse back into addiction does not mean that you are a failure or that treatment failed. You are human and subjected to natural temptations and issues daily. To keep a brief lapse into old behaviors from making you regress, create a relapse prevention plan as soon as you complete an addiction treatment program.…