by Keenen Diamond | Oct 1, 2020 | Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Health and Wellness, Parent Resources, Substance Abuse
If you are considering quitting drugs or alcohol, you probably want to know what the stages of detox are. Understanding how drug and alcohol detox work will prepare you as you go through the process. No matter who you are or what substance you are quitting, it is...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 2, 2020 | Parent Resources, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Love and Relationships, Relapse and Recovery
The family you are born into determines the first environment you will interact with as you grow. That environment will shape how you view the world, ultimately affecting who you become and how you interact with others. Drug addictions negatively impact every aspect...
by Keenen Diamond | May 28, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Recovery, Substance Abuse
It’s no secret that substance abuse issues cut across all professions. Department of Transportation (DOT) policy requires those who violate the drug and alcohol policy undergo an evaluation by a substance abuse professional. Those working in the world of a substance...
by Keenen Diamond | May 8, 2020 | Blog, Drug Abuse, Love and Relationships, Parent Resources
The National Survey on Drug Abuse and Health shows that over 23.5 million Americans suffer from a substance use disorder. Addiction naturally has the largest impact on the addict. It’s important to consider the widespread effects of addiction on the people...
by Keenen Diamond | Apr 30, 2020 | Substance Abuse, Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
The World Health Organization defines substance abuse as “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.” According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, substance abuse can be defined as “long-term, pathological use of...
