There are several causes for the adolescent substance abuse. One of those subtle causes that you can act is by leading in understanding cause and treatment of anxiety and depression. Sleep deprivation is probably the most hidden cause of depression… Continue Reading
The first thing that comes into an addict’s mind when they think recovery is normally how to be in total sobriety for life aka never having another drink for as long as they live! When my brother decided to go… Continue Reading
According to the CDC, about 114 people die a day because of drugs and 6,748 will be sent to hospital emergency rooms for treatment. In any society, we don’t need to know these statistics as we see the impact of… Continue Reading
If you or a loved one are looking for an addiction recovery guide to navigate the overwhelming and confusing information, step back and do to two things: Define the success you are seeking in recovery Find the most appropriate for… Continue Reading
A lot has been documented on addiction and how it affects the addict and the different pathways to recovery and treatment. Very little is documented on addiction and recovery on the family. Most families feel lost on how to handle… Continue Reading
Over the years there has been talk of pills that help the recovery process and relapse prevention, but this have not picked up in spite of the complexity of addiction recovery and treatment. According to SHAMSHA, Medication assisted treatment (MAT)… Continue Reading
When you have a child, sibling, parent or close friend go to rehab, it’s the greatest joy, the hope for possible freedom from the chains of addiction. This joy may be short-lived if relapse happens. According to statistics in the… Continue Reading
Alcohol and major addiction has been this century’s greatest challenges which has been referred to as the “sacred disease of our time”. The traditional psychology cannot seem to help in the treatment and long term recovery. Is it ever too… Continue Reading
The world is changing, we too should change to be ready to prevent addiction in our family. I grew up from a family that loves to work hard and play hard. Alcohol was part of the play. As long as… Continue Reading