Alcohol use disorder isn’t always readily apparent. Instead, it may slowly develop and reveal itself over time. When we think about alcoholism or alcohol abuse, many people picture the “typical drunk” who staggers around babbling incoherently, the constant party-goer who always reeks of booze, or the angry drunk mom or dad who yells at his […]
The latest Monitoring the Future national survey results found that daily marijuana use among college-age adults is at the highest level since the early 1980s for this age group, with 4.9 percent of college students and 12.8 percent of non-college peers reporting daily use.1,2
Relapse prevention is one of the main reasons people seek treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Either they’ve gone through drug detox before and they relapsed afterward, or they have gone through detox, inpatient rehab, and sober living and still relapsed. Although relapse is a part of the recovery process, it doesn’t have to define […]
College students are already at high risk for developing substance abuse problems due to a variety of environmental factors, emotional stressors, and the sheer number of stressful life changes they experience while in college. Research has found that students who are members of Greek organizations may be at an even higher risk for developing substance […]
After detox, you have a chance to remain sober indefinitely and change your life for the better. Unfortunately, without help and support, you may find yourself struggling with intense cravings and triggers from all sides. Identifying your triggers and learning how to manage them can help you make the most of the second chance you […]
Maintaining a relationship with someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol requires a substantial amount of physical, emotional and mental strength. Unfortunately, many family members and friends of addicts cause serious harm with otherwise well-meaning behaviors. This is called enabling, and it can be detrimental to your own well-being, as well as that of […]
