Everyone knows Alcoholics Anonymous but fewer are aware of Al-Anon, a sister support group intended for the loved ones of those suffering from alcoholism. Al-Anon is a support group designed to help...
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Understanding the signs of Xanax addiction requires understanding why it is prescribed, and the powerful risk of Xanax abuse. People with a Xanax addiction need to know how to choose an ideal...
Substance use disorders and mental illness affect people of all backgrounds, from homeless individuals to blue-collar workers, to high-level executives, and other professionals. The highly-qualified...
One of the most important decisions an addict can make is to choose what rehab to go to. In addition to wanting to find the right fit, there is the cost to consider. For many of us, this is a very...
While drug and alcohol addiction are devastating for both men and women, studies show that addiction affects each of us differently, including the fact that we are often drawn to different types of...
Addiction is a disease, and just like many other diseases, relapse is possible. Relapse usually isn’t something that occurs suddenly, however. There are several triggers that precede relapse, which...
When I first started drinking, I thought I had everything under control. I only drank on the weekends and my weekly $15 bottle of tequila was only costing me $60 per month. I had a good job and...
Most of us think of alcoholics as a stereotype, a person who can't keep a job, who prioritizes alcohol over everything else, and who is actively and visibly drunk much or most of the time. While...
My brother, John, is an alcoholic. He's been drinking for 23 years. John has lost everything due to his alcoholism, his wife and children, his job, and his home. He lives on the streets, staying at...
One of the most important things I learned in treatment is the importance of setting goals. Goals are key to achieving our aspirations and even our dreams. Setting goals has helped me to prioritize,...