Aug 28, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
While K2 has been on the market for several years, it recently attracted major media attention when over 100 people overdosed on the synthetic marijuana product in New Haven, CT, earlier this month. Sadly, this wasn’t the first instance of mass overdoses on K2, but it...
Aug 17, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
There are so many misconceptions surrounding addiction that it can sometimes be easy to make incorrect assumptions about the people who struggle with it. Falling into this trap is only intensified by people’s inexperience with the causes of addiction and the...
Jul 31, 2018 | General, Life Skills, Recovery
Staying healthy in recovery is a process that affects everyone differently. One of the biggest concerns people in recovery face is avoiding triggers that could result in relapse. People, places, activities, and other things can bring back memories of past drug or...
Jul 9, 2018 | General, Life Skills, Recovery
Many people who struggle to overcome substance use disorders feel stigmatized, alone, and lost in their own bodies and minds. Being physically dependent on substances that negatively impact your life can affect everything about a person. Making the choice to enter...
Jun 28, 2018 | General, Recovery
Entering the world of treatment and rehab facilities can be overwhelming. Before making the decision to enter rehab or talking to a loved one about treatment, it’s important to know the types of treatments available at rehab facilities. Inpatient Treatment Impatient...
Jun 15, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
Many people who struggle with substance abuse are good at keeping their addiction hidden. Knowing all the signs of substance abuse will help you decide if you need to talk to your loved one about addiction. If your loved one demonstrates these lesser-known signs of...
May 29, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
You and your spouse have been through a lot—confronting addiction, going through treatment and making a commitment to live a substance-free life. Now you’re embarking on a new phase in your relationship. It’s time to focus on leading a healthy life together and...
May 22, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General
In even the best of circumstances, today’s children are forced to grow up fast. Children of addicts, however, face challenges few others can even fathom. With an estimated 25% of children in the United States exposed to familial substance abuse, figuring out how...
Apr 14, 2018 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, General
Alcohol and substance abuse are touchy topics to begin with, but having a conversation with a teenager about them can be downright unnerving. How will they react? Will they argue? Will they take you seriously? Will they shut you out? Despite these concerns, the bottom...
Mar 26, 2018 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, General, Programs, Recovery
You or a loved one have taken the first, most important step toward recovering from drug or alcohol dependence—recognizing the need for professional help. The next step is choosing the best treatment center for addiction—one that can help with the dependence issues...
