As we begin the new year, you or a loved one may be struggling with a dependency on alcohol. You may be looking for Alcohol Detox California that can help you to overcome the difficult challenges that come with a dependence on alcohol. While it can be difficult to cope with an addiction or reliance on [...]
People tend to take the route to rehab with high hopes of sobriety and health again. But for some, this dream doesn't last long as they find themselves back in the shackles of addiction once again. While there are various factors for why a person can relapse, even after completing a good amount of time in [...]
Making the decision to overcome your substance addiction is a huge step that many people are afraid to take. They are scared of what life will be like without the feeling their drug of choice gives them, no matter how much it’s hurt them and others in the past. But like all negative things in your [...]
We've all heard someone who commits a lot of time, energy, and money to a certain activity say that he or she has an addictive personality. While that person may have a compulsion or simply a habit, it's not necessarily an addictive personality. An addictive personality is a complex psychological condition that compels the person to [...]
In life, we have lots of people who care for us. Spouses, parents, kids, friends, co-workers, and countless others love us and think about our well-being. But their involvement is never enough by itself. We have to believe and accept that we truly are valuable, whether or not others care about us. It's then and only [...]
No, no one sets out to become an addict. However, many people believe that the path they are on could never led to substance abuse. The thing is though, anyone and everyone is susceptible to becoming an alcoholic or drug addict if just put in the right set of circumstances. The biggest issue is that many [...]
“Judge tenderly, if you must. There is usually a side you have not heard, a story you know nothing about, and a battle waged that you are not having to fight.” – Traci Lea LaRussa I seriously doubt that anybody, anywhere, at any time ever said “I want to be an addict!” Prescription drugs can be [...]
Addiction to any type of substance can be a real burden not only to those addicted, but to their loved ones as well. Relying on alcohol or drugs to get through the day is a dangerous health hazard that can put lives and relationships in jeopardy, and getting help can be expensive. The good news [...]
All too often, the life of an addict is a roller-coaster ride of bad behavior, suffered consequences, denial, regret, recommitment, relapse… Rinse and repeat. After going on for years, if not decades, it ends in a predictably tragic manner. If you have an addictive personality, it doesn’t have to end that way for you. There are [...]
There are reports of celebrities, including Zac Efron entering a drug and alcohol rehab facility to overcome a dangerous addiction. Some celebrities and private individuals are able to hide their addictions for many years, but unfortunately, their spouses are aware of the problem. When someone is using mind-altering substances, their personality changes, and they may do [...]
An innocent prescription for painkillers from the doctor can lead to a darker problem that is growing in this country. Opioid painkiller addiction is steadily on the rise. The American Society of Addiction Medicine state in their study on addiction for the year 2013 that "1.9 million Americans live with prescription opioid abuse or dependence, while 517,000 [...]
It’s not a nice thing to think about, but drug use amongst young people is a reality parents these days have to face. Drug test kits are available for home use, but should you make your kids take the test? As much as it won’t be an easy thing to do, there are actually several good [...]
It’s true that being able to recognize and admit that you have an addiction is the hardest step to overcoming that addiction. It is also true that recovering from that addiction and leading a sober lifestyle can also be incredibly difficult. Luckily, there are techniques you can try and steps you can take to ease the [...]
Admitting to an addiction can be a long and painful process before you actually get to the point where you are prepared to admit that you may have a problem and need help. Addressing and dealing with an addiction of any kind often involves getting the support from friends and family to help spot the warning [...]
Marriage is one of the most beautiful dedications of love that a couple can make, but that dedication doesn’t promise problem-free living. In fact, marriage is often described as a roller coaster of highs and lows that takes unwavering strength and commitment to help make it through. And, if you suspect that your spouse may be abusing drugs or [...]
