by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 9, 2016 | Addiction
If a child grows up in a family where drugs and or alcohol are abused, they are at high risk for also abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Genetics contribute to 50%-60% of the risk for addiction, with environmental circumstances making up the other 40%-50% of risk. When...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 4, 2016 | Addiction
Alcohol consumption in the West has changed drastically over the past few decades. Traditionally, alcohol consumption was linked to masculine identity and manliness. The marked increase in alcohol consumption by women shows the changing roles in society. The...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 26, 2016 | Addiction
Codeine is a prescription opioid medication that is used for pain relief and as a cough suppressant. It is a Schedule II drug, which means it is highly addictive and government-regulated. It is often found in cough syrups and can be combined with aspirin,...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 24, 2016 | Addiction
The heroin epidemic continues to grow in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that between 3.8% and 4.2% of the entire population of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico uses opioids, with heroin accounting for half of that use. The production and...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 22, 2016 | Addiction
If someone you love is struggling with a drug, alcohol, gambling, or other addiction, having a family intervention may entice the person to get help. People with addiction problems are often in denial. If you have tried having heart-to-heart talks to no avail, the...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 19, 2016 | Addiction
Addiction is a disease that has a devastating impact on everyone close to the one struggling with addiction. Living with a child or spouse who is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol causes havoc in the home and in the heart. We want to help them get better as much as we...
