When someone begins their journey of recovery they often ask "How long will I be in recovery?" Oftentimes, people wonder about this question even before they decide to get sober. Depending on who you ask, or what program you employ for sobriety, you may get a...
The fact that you are reading this must mean that there is a good chance you are seeking help for your addicted child. The most important thing right now is to remember that you’ve taken a big step to help your son or daughter with what they’re going through. It might...
Addiction does not only affect the addict. It also affects the entire family. Substance abuse can cause tremendous disfunction within every member of the family unit. This disfunction can cause family members to take on certain roles within the household just to...
Fatal drug overdoses have skyrocketed in the past three decades. In fact, they claim the lives of more than 47,000 Americans each year. Opioids like prescription painkillers and heroin kill more than 28,000 Americans per year — 78 people per day. These are amazing...