Can I Be Arrested for Reporting an Overdose?
381 words|1.9 min read|When you know someone who struggles with alcohol or drug addiction, one of your biggest fears is likely the possibility that they may overdose. Not [...]
The Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
405 words|2 min read|Whether to deal with mental health issues, manage pain, or another reason, a large number of adults in America take prescription medications. While this can [...]
How Loneliness Can Lead to Addiction
393 words|2 min read|As social creatures, many people don't like spending copious amounts of time alone without additional human interaction. However, for a number of reasons, many adults [...]
What to Expect When Entering Substance Abuse Treatment
936 words|4.7 min read|When an adult struggles with substance abuse, one of the biggest challenges they face is accepting that they need help and then taking the [...]
When Medical Detox May Be Necessary
379 words|1.9 min read|In the minds of many, the first step in breaking free from drug or alcohol addiction is to stop using whatever substance one has been [...]
How to Ensure Your Substance Abuse Treatment Success
373 words|1.9 min read|One of the biggest concerns for anyone who struggles with substance addiction is the fear that whatever treatment program they participate in will not [...]
Common Rules You’ll Be Expected to Follow in Rehab
412 words|2.1 min read|When you take the first steps towards recovery and enter a treatment program for your substance addiction, you likely understand that it will take a [...]
How Your Family Plays a Role in Your Addiction and Recovery
943 words|4.7 min read|When someone struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, the journey to recovery and sobriety is often a long one. There is no one-size-fits-all approach [...]
Can I Return to My Job After Addiction Treatment?
502 words|2.5 min read|As you begin to settle back into your regular life after completing your treatment for substance abuse, you may be eager to return back to work. [...]
Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Detox
442 words|2.2 min read|Insomnia and Substance Detox When someone who struggles with addiction decides to work toward recovery, their first step will be to detox from the substance [...]
Things About Addiction That Most People Don’t Understand
432 words|2.2 min read|The social stigma surrounding the topic of addiction and the way addiction is portrayed in pop culture can lead to a lack of empathy [...]
How to Speak to Your Children Before You Go to Treatment
370 words|1.9 min read|What to Say to Your Children When You Seek Addiction Treatment When you make the decision to seek help for your substance abuse issues [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Try to Quit Cold Turkey
328 words|1.6 min read|Whether you’ve struggled with substance abuse for a few months or a few years, there typically comes a time when you realize it’s time to [...]
Considerations for Individuals Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol
423 words|2.1 min read|When we look at addiction, many people have a tendency to assume the worst in those struggling with substance abuse. However, you rarely understand what is [...]
Substance Abuse Signs and Prevention in the Workplace
364 words|1.8 min read|Your employees spend a good majority of their time working under your leadership week after week. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your [...]
Why Cocaine Addiction is a Common Workplace Problem
312 words|1.6 min read|Deadlines. Meetings. Quarterly projects. Long hours. There is no shortage of reasons that your job would make you feel stressed and under pressure to perform. [...]