by Aspen Stoddard | Jun 12, 2018 | Addiction, Addiction Consequences, Drug Treatment
Mixed Emotions If you’ve ever had the inkling about drug testing your teen, you’ve probably experienced a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. Is it the right thing to do? Will drug testing your teen cause him to push away or lose trust in you? Do the pros outweigh...
by Aspen Stoddard | Jun 1, 2018 | Addiction
Have you ever wondered why it is that one person acts goofy after drinking alcohol while another person gets sentimental? According to research, many factors contribute to how an alcoholic buzz manifests in a particular individual. How Alcohol Affects the Brain...
by Aspen Stoddard | May 23, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Recovery
Watching a loved one struggle with substance abuse can be a heart-wrenching endeavor. No matter how obvious the effects of addiction are to you, there is a good chance that your loved one is unable to see the problem. At the same time, people who suffer from substance...
by Aspen Stoddard | Apr 19, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
Nicknamed “America’s favorite amphetamine” by a Huffington Post article in 2014, Adderall was first invented in 1996 by Shire pharmaceuticals and put on the market to compete with other drugs to treat ADD and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorders) and...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 29, 2018 | Addiction
Understanding common relapse triggers can aid your recovery journey by helping you to take preventative measures when you’re faced with situations or emotional responses that are likely to trigger strong cravings for drugs or alcohol. A Proactive Approach to...
by Cindy Spiegel, staff writer | Feb 20, 2018 | Addiction
When we are in a close relationship with a partner, it’s only natural for both people to come to depend upon each other for support, ideas, comfort, and the sharing of labor. When It Becomes Problematic The dependence on the other person becomes a problem when our...
