Opioid related deaths soared between 1999 and 2011, while the heroin epidemic also rages on. Although heroin addiction has been a societal problem with many facets and layers, it may have contributed to the acceleration of abuse and dependency on pain medication and other drugs. Learn more about the historical chronology behind the American heroin Read More…
When children go off to school, the hope it an education will be the primary thing each child receives. Graduation onto successful careers and a productive way of life are important goals to have but some teens are derailed from studies by drug or alcohol use and addiction. Find out more about exposure to drugs Read More…
The number of young people in recovery is increasing but it is not clear exactly why. Addiction is a growing problem across populations of people, young or old. It is also more acceptable to discuss the issue now. Either way, in recovery, teens need lots of support and resources. Learn more about the special challenges Read More…
Is rehab aftercare important? Yes, it’s very important. Rehab aftercare helps the family members of an individual with addiction learn how to help the individual stay on the path to recovery. This could mean participating in group counseling sessions or one on one sessions. These sessions help the family as a whole learn interfamilial and Read More…
For some individuals, music is everything. It satisfies their soul and their spirit. Playing music, whether for themselves or performing for a crowd is what they live for. However, this kind of passion comes with some amount of risk. That risk can be physical, emotional or spiritual. It is a fact that the life of Read More…
For someone living with a spouse who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, life can be difficult and stressful. Often the individual doesn’t know whether to leave their spouse or stick it out. But there comes a time when they are ready to take action. There are usually clear signals that the individual needs to Read More…
Despite attempts by correctional officials, the supply of drugs in prisons keeps growing to meet the demand. It is no secret that America’s prisons are teeming with illegal drugs, fueling addiction and abuse. The situation has gotten so out of control that the acting head of the New York state prison system asked prisoners to Read More…
When a person is trying to recover from alcoholism or drug addiction, relapse is often part of the process. The reasons why it occurs can vary but it is understandable as part of the process. Learn some tools through the 7 R’s of recovering from relapse to help navigate this period with oneself or a Read More…
Drug related offenses can impact the future. Learn how four federal legal principles may get in the way of recovery and find a way to move beyond them. Criminal Record The American Bar Association’s Collateral Consequences Project has identified over 45,000 legal and regulatory barriers that burden people due to a criminal record. The laws Read More…
The news shares about the everyday destruction drugs and addiction play on families and individuals across the United States. Maybe first-hand experience has brought the reality to one’s own doorstep. Every year more than $700 billion is spent in the United States on health care, crime and lost productivity due to addictions. Learn more about Read More…
