by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 27, 2026 | Addiction
Substance use trends continue to evolve, and with them come new risks that can catch individuals and families off guard. One of the most concerning examples in recent years is a substance commonly referred to as “gas station heroin.” Despite the harmless-sounding...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jul 25, 2025 | Addiction
When someone in your family is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, it doesn’t just affect them—it affects you, your kids, and the entire household. Maybe you’re in recovery yourself, or maybe you love someone who is still struggling. Either way, your children...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 21, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Consequences
Alcohol doesn’t just affect your body—it impacts your mind, emotions, and overall well-being. If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol use disorder, you may already feel the toll it takes. But here’s the good news: recovery is possible. Understanding how...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 28, 2025 | Addiction, Recovery
When Your Loved One Is Fighting Addiction, They Need Less Judgment and More CompassionAddiction isn’t a moral failing. When someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, they need your support and encouragement, not your judgment. What you say and...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 24, 2025 | Addiction, Drug Addiction
Vicodin addiction is more common than many people believe, and this form of substance abuse often begins with a legitimate prescription. About VicodinVicodin is the brand name for a prescription opioid painkiller that combines acetaminophen and hydrocodone. It can be...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 20, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety
You may feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle battling anxiety and addiction. Anxiety weighs you down with constant worry or fear, and in the search for relief, substances seem like the only answer. But instead of easing the pain, they often make things...
