Stages of Addiction
The stages of addiction can be challenging to overcome. However, by identifying the stages before they progress, there is a chance that you can get the help you or a loved one needs to fight addiction. The Initiation Stage The…
How to Notice Addiction in a Loved One
Addiction in any form can take a toll on someone's life. Addiction can be to drugs, alcohol, or any substance that alters one's mood and relieves them from reality. Addiction in an individual can be very difficult for loved ones…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day gives people a chance to safely dispose of expired or unused medications in order to prevent medical complications or illegal activity with those drugs. This nationwide effort dedicated to bringing communities together to clean…
Highlighting Addiction During Mental Illness Awareness Week
Substance use disorder (SUD) is one of the largest public health concerns in the United States today. Individuals affected by SUD have problems controlling their ability to consume substances like alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs to the extent that it…
The Connection Between Veterans and Substance Abuse
Many of those who have served in the United States military often struggle with addiction as a coping mechanism for various mental disorders that develop during their time serving, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Approximately 8 million adults in the…
September: National Recovery Month
In 1989, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, established September as National Recovery Month as a way to highlight positive efforts aimed at reducing and…
August 31: International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day was founded in 2001 by Sally J. Finn in St. Kilda, Melbourne. Since then, International Overdose Awareness Day has become the largest annual campaign to end overdoses, spreading to countries all around the globe. In 2012,…
The Myths and Facts of Rehabilitation
There are some misconceptions out there about what rehabilitation is really like, so let's break it down and help eliminate some stigma. Our goal is to educate you on rehabs and their benefits as well as provide you with information…
5 Ways to Avoid Relapse Triggers
Triggers can present themselves in a variety of forms and are unique to each individual. A trigger is an emotional, environmental, or social stimulus that elicits a reaction by prompting memories of drug or alcohol use in the past. Experiencing…
How Drinking Affects Health and Wellness
Many people like to enjoy a glass of wine or beer every now and again as a way to socialize with friends. In this case, drinking alcohol in moderation, along with consuming a healthy diet and staying active, may not…
