Most of us get into marriage as a lifelong commitment. But, there comes a point when the person you married is no longer the person you married. Watching someone succumb to addiction can be incredibly painful, it can mean watching someone you care about literally destroying themselves bit by bit. And, you largely have to […]
What Happens to Your Brain During Alcohol Use
Alcohol is incredibly easy to find in the United States, from convenience stores to restaurants to even “duty-free” retail stores at the airport. Due to its legal status for anyone 21 or older, alcohol isn’t often thought of as a drug, which has led to it being THE most abused substance in the US, equaling […]
How to Improve Self-Esteem During Treatment and Recovery
Addiction. Addict. Rehab. Detox. Now, as addiction specialists, we know that the negative connotations tied to these words are sensitive and mostly out-dated. However, our societal stigma attached to them can really bring the hammer down on our self-esteem of someone in early recovery. How would you feel if everyone around you was telling you […]
Types of Addictions & Treatment Options
Substance Abuse Addiction can be used to describe any pattern of compulsive behavior that triggers negative consequences for the user, in this…
