Of the approximate 55 million older adults in the US, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) nearly…
The Correlation Between Postpartum Depression and Substance Abuse
- January 29, 2021
The birth of a baby is a significant event in a woman’s life and can trigger a mixture of powerful…
Signs of Codependency and How to Combat Them
- January 22, 2021
What is Codependency? Codependency is a term used to describe a dysfunctional relationship where an individual’s self-esteem and emotional needs…
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
- January 15, 2021
Is alcoholism hereditary? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that as of 2019, an estimated 14.1…
Benefits of Attending a Rehab Center in California
- January 8, 2021
Addiction is a highly complex disease that needs to be professionally treated in order to be properly managed. Unfortunately, though,…
How Long Do Opiates Stay in Your System?
- December 31, 2020
Opiates, like morphine and opium, are naturally-occurring and are derived from the opium poppy plant. Drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone,…
How to Tell Your Family You Have an Addiction
- December 24, 2020
The large majority of people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol do not need to tell their families…
What to Do When Your Loved One Refuses Addiction Treatment
- December 18, 2020
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is unequivocally heartbreaking. You bear witness to the loss of the person you…
Signs Your Child is Abusing Adderall
- December 11, 2020
Adderall is a prescription drug that is most commonly prescribed to treat the common developmental disorder attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD….
The Dangers of Detoxing at Home
- December 4, 2020
By the time someone is in the thick of an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, they have already gone through…