The toll that a drug and alcohol addiction can take on someone’s life can be extreme. Unfortunately, many people who live with an addiction end up having problems with their job, relationships, and mental health. On top of this, thousands of people lose their lives to...
Over half of the adults in the United States have consumed an alcoholic beverage in the past month. For some, this can be a source of pain and struggle. They might drink more than they want to or have a difficult time understanding how to stop drinking once they...
Nobody starts drinking or using drugs with the intention of becoming addicted. But over time, individuals often find themselves drinking at every opportunity or using increasingly high dosages of drugs to chase a high. When this inevitably leads to trouble, many...
It can be hard to identify whether you suffer from a substance use disorder, but knowing the signs of alcoholism is a great place to start. Does drinking every weekend count? How much alcohol is too much? Do I need rehab for alcoholism? Today, we’re answering...
The road to recovery is littered with obstacles and challenges. And overcoming these barriers is essential to achieving addiction recovery, so you should not let them hold you back from seeking treatment. There will always be a reason not to seek help, but these are...
When you live with bipolar disorder, especially if it’s untreated, managing the symptoms can be difficult. This leads many people, sometimes without knowing they have a mental health condition, to combine a bipolar disorder and alcohol. And sadly, the results of...
Deciding to start alcohol detox is a big decision, and even in the best of times it can seem complicated to arrange. But with the outbreak of new strains of COVID-19 like the delta and omicron variants, many people are nervous about making big changes like going to...
It’s common for people to have complicated feelings around this time of year—holiday events are a joyful and stressful time for everyone. For those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, the holidays can often be full of emotional triggers, which is...
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in America. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 85 percent of adults reported having drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime, and 69 percent reported that they drank within the past year. For...
