There are various ways that people with drug addictions use substances. Some drugs are injected, others are taken orally, and some are snorted or smoked. Each method of delivery has its unique dangers and affects a person in different ways, but a drug addiction treatment program can help. When compared to the other methods of …
Taking Xanax can give you much-needed relief from distressing anxiety symptoms. But for some people, Xanax use can develop into misuse and potential addiction. If you realize your Xanax use has gotten out of control, you may be asking yourself, “How do I know if I’m addicted to Xanax?” Here we’ll review what Xanax is, …
If you have a loved one trapped within the toxic cycle of substance dependence, you may have hoped that they receive mandatory addiction treatment. You may have also wondered whether mandatory addiction treatment works. Or whether your loved one is stuck until they hit “rock bottom” or end up as a statistic. Keep reading for …
The arrival of the new year brings with it the promise of growth and progress. It is a time when many of us consider what we would like to accomplish in the months ahead. But it can also cause some to reflect on change. Perhaps habits they would like to reform or new directions they …
“For the world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does his best.” Viktor E. Frankl Viktor Frankl said it well; our world’s present state leaves many wondering about hope and what the new year will bring, especially when we consider the addictive habits many have relied …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What a wild ride 2020 has been. The anxious energy is almost palpable at this point, and many of us are waiting to take that collective sigh of relief when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Because as we all know, 2020 will surely go down in history as the infamous year …
By Kelli Falconberry Your mental health has always mattered, but this year has put a real emphasis on taking care of ourselves as we navigate, well, everything that has happened since March 2020. And now, ready or not, here they are, the holidays are upon us to throw a little gingerbread spice on our …
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If you’re struggling with your teen, you are not alone. This time in your child’s life challenges the emotional resources of even the most well-functioning families. You may have been able to handle things with your teen until this point, but now you may wonder, does my teen need adolescent addiction treatment? Understanding a teenager’s …
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You know that good feeling you get when you give to others? Whether you give time, talent or money to help others, you can’t help but feel good. Recent studies show that generosity actually helps to improve your mental and physical health! In the year 2020, it seems we could all benefit from a little …
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction, day in and day out, can be incredibly heartbreaking and discouraging. Even when they have been to drug and alcohol rehab, worrying about their potential for relapse is enough to keep you up at night. Besides feeling helpless, you may also feel angry, frustrated, disappointed, and sad, all …