The news is filled with staggering statistics about the number of people who abuse drugs and alcohol. Overdose has become one of the #1 preventable killers in America, beating out even car accidents. A number we don’t hear about as often is the number of people affected by substance abuse and domestic violence. For ... Read More
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A Brief History of Addiction Treatment
A Brief History of Addiction Treatment Addiction is as old as the human race. Unfortunately, for as long as we know, people have been seeking a way to alter their state of mind with nature’s plants, alcohol, and illegal drugs. For nearly just as long, people have also been trying to find various cures for addiction. As ... Read More
Examining the Relationship between Anxiety and Addiction
Examining the Relationship between Anxiety and Addiction Many individuals who seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction will have an additional affliction with a mental disorder. Since addictions and mental disorders can play off of one another, it is best to treat the two simultaneously. Anxiety can form as a ... Read More
The Best Steps to Take in Early Recovery to Protect Your Sobriety
The Best Steps to Take in Early Recovery to Protect Your Sobriety Early recovery is a volatile time that goes one of two ways. You either stay sober, or you relapse. Clearly, the goal is to stay sober and gain as much time as possible. While recovery truly is a day at a time, the more days you get - the stronger ... Read More
The Effects of Substance Abuse on Children
The Effects of Substance Abuse on Children The destruction of addiction doesn’t just stop with the person abusing drugs and alcohol. It has a tremendous impact on everyone close to the addict, and this includes the children involved. The effects of substance abuse leave a tremendous mark on children. Unfortunately, ... Read More
How Does Yoga Help You in Recovery
How Does Yoga Help You in Recovery Yoga gets a reputation for being an activity for people who are already very into fitness and health. The word alone conjures up images of thin, flexible vegetarians at peace with themselves and the world. While this can be true in some cases, many people turn to the practice of ... Read More
Anxiety, Procrastination and Substance Abuse
Anxiety, Procrastination and Substance Abuse Procrastination can impact every aspect of our daily lives. Procrastination typically stems from anxiety or stress. The pervasiveness of anxiety can make it difficult for us to complete even the simplest of day-to-day activities. Anxiety and stress are also a major reason ... Read More
6 Ways to Stop Heroin and Pill Overdose in Florida
Three Big Reasons for Florida's Heroin and Pill Epidemic Rates of drug abuse in Florida have been steadily increasing over the past 10 years. Consequently, Florida is facing what many are calling an epidemic of rise in rates of drug abuse and overdose. According to state reports, the most commonly used drugs in ... Read More
