A loved one will not easily enter into substance abuse treatment. If a loved one needs intervention, it is going to be difficult to convince that person to go. Many people with addiction who need intervention may also be in financial or legal trouble. Find out the best way to intervene on a loved one’s Read More…
Relapse statistics may appear gloomy at first glance but the percentage of people who will relapse after a period of recovery ranges anywhere from 50% to 90%. This is often used as justification for those who want to keep doing addiction. Rather than hide behind the statistics, let’s learn about how to find aftercare resources Read More…
Serotonin is a chemical component of the body that acts as a mood stabilizer. It also helps produce healthy sleeping patterns. Studies demonstrate serotonin levels have an effect on mood and behavior while the chemical commonly linked to feeling good and living longer may be found in some of the foods people consume. Learn more Read More…
When looking for information on getting help for opiate addiction, it helps to know the signs of addiction but also where to go for help. Finding the right resources is a challenge but not impossible to overcome. Take a look at some of the best ways to find treatment options for opiate addiction. Treatment True Read More…
Jealousy is an emotion everyone experiences at some point. Human beings have a variety of emotions and sometimes jealousy pops up. Responding to this emotion is a choice and is something that does not need to take over a person’s life. Learn how to live with this challenging emotion. Wallowing in Jealousy Jealousy becomes a Read More…
Many people may experience suicidal thoughts at some point but feeling suicidal is not a character defect or make a person weak. It merely means there is a lot going on in a person’s life that needs support. The pain may be overwhelming and feel permanent but help is available. Suicidal Thoughts No matter how Read More…
Generalized anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder are challenging for individuals to overcome. It is not something that is easily fixed as it is psychological in nature with some physical manifestations as well. It can take time and patience to deal with the symptoms. Learn more about both and how they differ. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Read More…
Statistics demonstrate nearly 7 percent of teens have tried cocaine by the senior year of high school and half have tried some sort of illicit drug by the time high school is finished. The more parents know about what children are doing and what is happening in peer groups, the easier it is to recognize Read More…
Cocaine is produced from the leaves of the coca plant. Cultivated in large quantities in South America, the drug is mixed with an array of chemicals including sulfiric acid, kerosene, caustic soda and cement to produce a liquid. This then is boiled to get a more solid form of cocaine. Learn more about how cocaine Read More…
Any mother who loses a child to the heroin epidemic experiences unimaginable tragedy. One mother in particular dedicated herself to waging a war against heroin yet still lost two sons to an overdose within hours of one another on the same night. Learn more about her story. The Fight Vicki Allendorf runs a national non-profit Read More…
