Substance abuse takes over a person’s life and damages their mind, body and relationships they once considered important. Many people spend everything they have supporting their habit. When the...
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Being stuck in an alcohol addiction can feel like drowning in quicksand. You think you’re making progress getting out, only to get sucked right back down. A lot of alcohol addictions start with...
The idea of people using drugs to self-medicate symptoms of mental illness is not new. They may turn to drugs for euphoric feelings that offset feelings of depression or use alcohol to make...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has become essential to millions of Americans battling an addiction to alcohol. It provides support and a sense of community to those looking to continue their path of...
The coronavirus, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 all refer to a highly infectious disease that is spreading around the world. For many men and women, this disease is rightful terrifying. You may have...
It’s hard to know when we’re showing concern or overstepping our bounds. But it’s hard to sit back and do nothing when you notice that someone you care about appears to be suffering. It may get to...
For many people, using THC products brings no more risk than the normal consumption of alcohol. Getting hold of THC is easier now since some states now legalize the medical and recreational use of...
The nation has experienced a significant shift in how it views the use of marijuana. Some states now make it possible to use marijuana and other related products for medical and recreational use....
It’s the question that plagues many struggling with their dependency on alcohol, “How can I stop drinking?” It’s easy to feel like a failure when you see others seeming to have more success...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “drugs?” How much do you know about drugs beyond the headlines? Have you used substances but dismissed the idea of having a problem with drugs? What would...