Alcohol and Blood Pressure Linked to Strokes
Heavy Drinking Linked to Strokes in Middle Age Are you thinking about having that extra glass of wine with dinner tonight? If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s, you may…
Drug Use by Occupation Statistics
Contrary to what some people might think, people who abuse drugs and alcohol often have jobs. A new study shows a pattern of alcohol and drug use by occupation. The…
Professional Detox Center Saves Lives
Taking a look at these alarming statistics indicate, there needs to be a safe place for those with drug and alcohol addictions to turn to. Illness and death resulting from…
Emotions and Addiction Recovery
Balance Your Emotions and Addiction Recovery One of the most common myths in addiction treatment is that once you start your recovery, your whole life will be perfect and you…
What Makes the Best Drug Detox Centers? [Infographic]
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is far more likely to be successful when professional rehab is part of the equation. The best drug detox and a quality drug rehab…
How Heroin Addiction Starts
News headlines across the country announce that heroin addiction is growing and causing a wave of tragic overdoses. Law enforcement has struggled to control the heroin crisis. Families wonder how…
Battling Addiction Stigma
Addiction is unlike any other disease, and addicts are people who are totally out of control. At least, that’s what it seems the rest of the world believes when they…
How We Know Addiction is a Disease
How many times have you heard someone say addiction is a disease? Medical professionals affirm the use of the word “disease” when describing addiction. But when you look at the…
Digital Detox for Phone Addictions
Do you ever feel like you can’t live without your smartphone? If you do, some companies have started services to take over your digital life so that you can take…
5 Ways You’re Enabling a Loved Ones Addiction
“Enabling” is one of those words that can cause an intense emotional response from the loved ones of addicts. Certainly, no one wants to be accused of enabling because few…