According to the results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), people from the LGBTQIA+ community are…
What is Polysubstance Abuse?
- February 26, 2021
Polysubstance abuse occurs when someone abuses more than one substance at a time. The substance abuse can occur simultaneously or…
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Signs and Symptoms
- February 19, 2021
When someone is in early recovery from alcohol or other substance use, they may experience these lingering effects of drug…
Substance Abuse in the Elderly
- February 12, 2021
Of the approximate 55 million older adults in the US, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) nearly…
Benefits of Al-Anon Meetings
- February 5, 2021
There are several benefits of Al-Anon that can help families struggling with the disease of addiction. Alcoholism is a family…
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,…