Alcohol Abuse
27 Nov 2023
Understanding Addiction as a Disease
Addiction is often mistaken as a moral weakness, but it’s..
06 Nov 2023
What is Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol withdrawal refers to the physical..
26 Oct 2023
Understanding Addiction Relapse and Signs of Relapse
The path to addiction recovery is rarely a straight road...
28 Aug 2023
Choosing the right drug rehab centre is a critical step..
14 Aug 2023
10 Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic
A functioning alcoholic, also known as a high-functioning alcoholic, is..
30 Oct 2022
PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma is So Often at the Heart of Addiction
I feel anxious, overwhelmed, and on edge. I am angry..
01 Aug 2022
An Addict Tells Her Story: An ACE Avalanche
“An affair. A divorce. Mental illness and heartbreak. I was..
26 Jun 2022
New Beginnings: When Addiction Recovery Starts
“After years of turmoil and struggling with substance abuse, my..
01 Apr 2022
Why Do We Struggle With Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse is drug or alcohol use that cannot be..
25 Mar 2022
After Alcohol Rehab: What to Do Now
The biggest challenge for alcoholics is not getting clean, it..
18 Mar 2022
Can You Force an Addict Into Rehab?
It can be impossible to see beyond addiction. Eating, sleeping,..
28 Feb 2022
Can Addicts and Alcoholics Handle Moderation?
Moderation is the key to happiness. People have said that..
08 Feb 2022
Am I An Addict? How to Know
Am I an addict? That’s a simple but powerful question...
26 Jan 2022
Struggling with Dry January? It May be Time for Alcohol Treatment
Maybe you didn’t make it through Dry January. Maybe you..
18 Jan 2022
Why Celebrity Relapse is So Common… and What Can We Learn From It
When news of a celebrity relapse hits, most people are..
12 Jan 2022
What is Outpatient Rehab?
Damaged relationships. Decimated finances. Deadened self-worth. Addiction can leave a..
09 Dec 2021
Addiction and Christmas: Top 10 Reasons Why the Holidays Can Make Addiction Worse
Addiction and Christmas go hand in hand just like the..
15 Nov 2021
Social Media and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Advertisers love social media. The average person spends three to..
31 Aug 2021
PTSD, Alcoholism and Veterans: What is the Connection?
Harsh. Hostile. Volatile. These words only begin to describe the..
03 Nov 2020
8 Lies Addicts Tell… and Why
How do you tell if an alcoholic is lying? It’s..
15 Oct 2020
Can You Get Hepatitis C from Alcohol Addiction?
Research has shown a link between alcohol addiction and hepatitis..
04 Mar 2020
How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?
Over 50,000 people a month in the U.S. search the..
13 Jun 2019
How Drugs Affect The Brain
With opioids becoming more of a devastating, national epidemic, more people..
29 May 2019
Do Other Countries Treat Addiction Like Us and See It as a Global Disease?
Different countries have a variety of problems to solve. One..
