Making Friendships Work During Drug and Alcohol Recovery It is not the brightest idea to return to old friends who utilize old habits, i.e. use drugs or alcohol, once treatment concludes. Especially in early drug and alcohol recovery, relapse rates are high for those that have completed a stay at an addiction ... Read More
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We believe strongly in the use of emerging technology to treat addictions and disorders. In our addiction news section we cover breaking addiction and mental health related news. This includes national drug crime news to identify trends as well as measures being taken by local governments to affect change in their area. By recognizing success and failures across the country we believe that we can keep the community informed on the most important behavioral health news.
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Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together One out of five people that experience an anxiety or mood disorder also suffers from an alcohol or drug addiction. Panic disorder, a kind of anxiety disorder, is commonly seen amongst people in treatment seeking help for addiction. Severe panic disorders can leave a ... Read More
The Combination of Schizophrenia and Addiction in Treatment
The Combination of Schizophrenia and Addiction in Treatment Almost half of the individuals that seek treatment for an addiction have a concurring mental health issue. About one percent of the American population suffers from Schizophrenia. When left untreated, this mental illness can result in increased drug use and ... Read More
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me
What Being a Parent of an Addict Taught Me I am the parent of an addict. A heroin addict, to be specific. No one can prepare a mother for this kind of lifestyle. However, as moms around the world tend to do, I stepped up to the plate and dealt with the hand I was given. Baseball games and slumber parties were traded ... Read More
Innocent Highs to Miserable Lows: My Experience with Kratom Products
Innocent Highs to Miserable Lows - My Experience with Kratom Products Kratom products have been classified as a schedule one substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration. By September 30, 2016, over-the-counter distribution of Kratom will be illegal. All suppliers will be expected to remove kratom from their ... Read More
Reality Check: There’s Nothing Glamorous About Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Reality Check: There’s Nothing Glamorous About Drug and Alcohol Addiction There’s a scary misconception about drug and alcohol addiction that needs to be cleared up. Hollywood and other places sometimes portray addiction as glamorous, but the truth is that it is anything but. Drugs and alcohol are not something to ... Read More
The Olympics, Ryan Lochte, and Characteristics of Alcoholics
The Olympics, Ryan Lochte, and Characteristics of Alcoholics It seems as though each time the Olympics rolls around, the inevitable scandals and stories are right there with it. This year, Ryan Lochte and a group of fellow swimmers stole the spotlight, and unfortunately not for their gold medal achievements. What ... Read More
Celebs You Wouldn’t Know Are In Recovery
Celebs You Wouldn’t Know Are In Recovery Celebrities are humans just like everyone else, which means they are not immune to the disease of addiction. There are many celebrities who have checked themselves into rehab and work hard to stick with recovery in their hectic, paparazzi-filled lives. Some celebrities that are ... Read More
