Alcoholism is not the cause of something, but rather a symptom of something much larger. Mental health issues are usually the main cause of why some people turn to drinking. It could be the inability to cope with stress, or depression. It might be due to feeling...
Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It's a very powerful stimulant, can act as a painkiller, and even has aesthetic qualities. It can make people feel superhuman and delivers an intense sense of euphoria. The body becomes very tolerant of this...
Living with your own addiction or perhaps with people who have addiction in your home, is contrary to a safe and happy household. It's tough to be in such close quarters with others and feel dependent on a substance to make you sociable. Holding a conversation...
Many people who abuse drugs often don’t realize that their actions affect their entire lives including the relationships they have with their children and families. By choosing to put their addiction first, they are putting their responsibilities, especially those...
Watching someone you love struggling with an addiction can be heart-wrenching. You want to help them get better but they refuse to get any help. Even worse, they seem oblivious to the gravity of their addiction even though it is gradually taking over their life,...
As a parent, going to rehab can seem like an impossible task. You know it’s the right thing to do because alcohol has taken over your life. You find yourself spending more time drinking or thinking about your next drink than you do on your responsibilities. You can...
Opioid Addiction is a serious disorder that needs to be addressed with tact, sensitivity, and care. If you, or someone you love, has become addicted to opioids, you may not know where to turn. You may feel as though everywhere you turn, you’re met with condemnation...
Opioid addiction recovery is a huge problem in our country. Because prescription drugs are so easily accessible, it’s not uncommon for them to be misused, whether that includes taking the wrong kind of medication, to begin with, or abusing the use of it on a...
Addiction to prescription drugs has become a growing problem across the nation over the last several years. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 18 million people have misused prescription drugs at least once over the past year. At Robert...
Heroin addiction is a very serious thing to deal with. Heroin is illegal and it is semi-synthetic created from the opium poppy and also morphine. Heroin is most often used as strong pain relief but when used as a depressant, heroin creates a very relaxed and...
