Category: Substance Abuse

Most people who struggle with substance abuse want to get help. However, it can be incredibly difficult for them for many reasons. Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition, which is not something that can be cured overnight. It’s a challenging process that requires significant lifestyle changes that may feel overwhelmi...

Every day, we make choices. We choose what to wear, what to eat, and how to spend our time. For teenagers, they are still learning how to make good choices for themselves, and the decisions become more and more significant as they get older. Making healthy, beneficial choices can be especially difficult for teens, especi...

Being a teen is hard, and so is parenting a teen! Teens are growing into adulthood and are in the difficult position of having to fulfill expectations and responsibilities, while still being viewed as a kid. They are stressed out and craving independence, which often leads to testing limits, pushing boundaries, and exper...

If you’ve begun your journey to recovery, congratulations! The first step is the biggest step forward – and that is a fact in this case, not a cliché. Recovering from an addiction of any kind is challenging, but it is worth it. Keep in mind that difficulties and setbacks are normal, so be patient with yourself. These [&h...

An addiction almost always begins gradually. It may start with going to parties and “partying hard,” and progresses to drinking/using every night. It may also develop from mirroring a parent who drinks or does drugs. Even if you think using alcohol or drugs makes you feel better, it’s not healthy when you use too much. T...

There is a fine line between social drinking or a couple glasses of wine each day, and when the drinking becomes an addiction. The process is usually so gradual that the person and their family and friends barely notice it is happening until it is already an addiction. If you are concerned about a possible […]