Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab – How to Decide Today, the National Survey on Substance Use and Mental Health indicates that some 43.7 million Americans over the age of 12 need substance use treatment…
What Is a Gateway Drug? Important Facts You Should Know
What Is a Gateway Drug? Important Facts You Should Know Most people have heard of “gateway drugs”, which are normally cited as things like nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana. Purportedly, using these drugs allows…
Childhood Trauma and Addiction
Childhood Trauma and Addiction Today, an estimated 40.3 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. That’s about 19% of all U.S. adults. A further 17 million of us struggle with a co-occurring…
Can I Go to Rehab Instead of Jail?
Can I Go to Rehab Instead of Jail? Drug and alcohol use disorders and related crimes are at an all-time high in the United States. In fact, in 2020, 40.2 million Americans qualified…
How to Confront Your Addicted Spouse
How to Confront Your Addicted Spouse If your spouse is using drugs or alcohol, getting through to them can seem impossible. Even if you start a reasonable and rational discussion, they might deflect,…
Alcohol Detox – What Happens and How Long?
Alcohol Detox – What Happens and How Long? Most Americans drink at least occasionally. Further, close to 1 in 6 Americans binge drink, taking the weekend to consume large amounts of alcohol. In…
How Can I Get Through to My Addicted Loved One?
If your loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, you obviously want to help. Unfortunately, actually getting through to them can be incredibly difficult. Addiction changes people.
The Top 10 Songs About Relapse
For the millions of Americans struggling with drug and alcohol use disorder, recovery is a long and uphill journey.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Recovery
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a mental health disorder that normally occurs during winter months. In most cases, it’s a result of reduced light, where people begin to
Loving them to Death – When Parents Are Enablers
Today, 18.5 million Americans struggle with drugs and alcohol. For most, substance use starts out innocently enough, trying something.