…helping people understand the dangers and risks of substance abuse and addiction. Shot glasses and pint glasses crafted to resemble prescription pill bottles offer customers a chance to indulge in…
…permitting online gambling. And addiction experts are rightly concerned about such easy online access to gambling, saying it only increases the risk of addiction. In the end, no amount of…
…well-being, all forms of diagnosable substance abuse and substance addiction are classified as mental disorders in the United States. Prior to 2013, the process of diagnosing chemically dependent drug or…
…can trigger the urge to turn to mind-altering substances. Life can become unbalanced when you expect to feel good all the time. Addiction is a disease of “more.” You want…
…criteria for substance abuse and addiction, only 11 percent receive treatment. Furthermore, less than 1 percent of the $74 billion spent on incarceration in 2005 was for prevention and treatment…
…else. He vowed to appeal his conviction and life term. How far was Silk Road’s reach? According to a study published in May 2014 in the journal Addiction, nearly 20…
When the holiday season arrives, workplace parties are a common form of celebration. Some amount of alcohol consumption is expected during these events, and most who attend will drink responsibly…
…theme “Honoring Those Who Serve: Hope, Resilience and Recovery” and recognized people working to address the mental health and addiction challenges faced by our military and veteran communities. The awards…
…is so high when you compare it to medical drug detox programs. 10 Benefits of Medical Detox For Addiction Medical detox provides access to medical professionals, such as doctors and…
…with their recovery. An equine-assisted psychotherapy program allows animals to help individuals deal with addiction treatment and mental illness. We use horses in this animal-assisted therapy. They help individuals to…