It is not uncommon for people to consume alcohol to alleviate stress and anxiety. This can be especially pertinent during holiday seasons when some people…
Amanda StevensDecember 23, 2019
‘Tis the season for family and friend get-togethers to celebrate the holidays. As exciting as this time of year can be for many people, for…
Amanda StevensDecember 3, 2019
You’ve finally come to the decision that you need help for your drug/alcohol addiction and have decided that the best option to treat your addiction…
Amanda StevensNovember 5, 2019
Alcoholism is a disease. Because people with this disease do not chose this illness, utilizing coping mechanisms for recovery are essential to ensure lasting sobriety.…
Amanda StevensOctober 22, 2019
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence states that addiction is a family disease. This means that addiction does not merely affect the user…
Amanda StevensOctober 8, 2019
Introduced to the mass market in the U.S. in 2007, e-cigarettes, in the form of “vaping”, has grown in popularity, especially with people believing that…
Amanda StevensSeptember 24, 2019
Growing up in an environment where one or both parents are alcoholic can make life feel very unpredictable for a child. Due to the strain…
Amanda StevensSeptember 10, 2019
With nicotine’s highly addictive nature, it’s no wonder that it’s the most common addiction in America. In fact, approximately 50 million people in America struggle…
Amanda StevensAugust 27, 2019
Deemed as “natural” and a “safer alternative for opioid addiction”, kratom has risen in popularity in mainstream society, especially since it is legal in many…
Amanda StevensAugust 13, 2019
An intervention is the act of intervening and confronting someone in hopes that any destructive or problematic behavior of the individual will change. This is…
Amanda StevensJuly 30, 2019
It can be overwhelming and challenging to enter back into the “real world” in early sobriety, especially if one has been removed through all temptations…
Amanda StevensJuly 23, 2019
Although physical movement is typically utilized as a primary means for weight loss or toning, there are a myriad of health benefits that exceed the…
Amanda StevensJuly 16, 2019
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe someone who has both a mental illness and a substance abuse disorder…
Amanda StevensJuly 9, 2019
With varying definitions between the terms "addiction" and "dependency", in reference to drug use, it can be difficult for someone to discern whether they are…
Amanda StevensJuly 2, 2019
It may start off innocent enough: a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol and you step in to make sure they don’t harm…
Amanda StevensJune 25, 2019
