Perhaps you have just received a call from your loved one, and they are scared. They may have taken many drugs or aren’t feeling too well after consuming a lot of alcohol. Substance abuse can bring about a lot of… Read More ›
Category: QA
How can I throw a sober party for New Year’s?
New Year’s is a time to reflect on the past year and have hope for the future. It’s a time to celebrate with friends and loved ones, converse with those you haven’t seen in awhile, and have fun. Many people… Read More ›
Is There Such a Thing as Non-12 Step Programs?
Many people seek out 12 step programs to help them develop a connection with a Higher Power and work through the steps leading them through recovery. While this has worked for many people, there are many others that are seeking… Read More ›
What are the Dangers of Cocaine?
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug that people snort, rub onto their gums, inject, and smoke. It is a fine, white, crystal powder also known as coke, crack, blow, rock, or snow. Cocaine is known to produce feelings of… Read More ›
How to Avoid Drinking on New Years Eve
Many people feel pressured to drink on NYE, but there are many ways to combat this. Making the decision to remain sober on New Year’s is a smart choice, because it allows you to stay more alert, aware, and present… Read More ›
How Much is Addiction Costing Us?
Most of us are familiar with the daily effects that addiction has on our lives; work trouble, relationship problems, home life issues, and emotional/physical changes are all typically negatively impacted by addiction. Addiction has destroyed trust and connection, stolen kindness… Read More ›
What are Some Uncommon Mental Disorders?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) states that approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences a mental illness each year. There are 5 main categories of mental illnesses: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders,… Read More ›
Is There an Upside to Mental Illness?
Many people experience a mental illness in each year and, while a diagnosis may seem frightening or saddening, there are many ways to hold a positive perception of your mental illness. Conversations surrounding mental illness often involve challenging symptoms that… Read More ›
What is the Latest News on Drug Trafficking?
CBS News recently covered a huge undertaking of drugs by the Coast Guard. Approximately 10 tons of cocaine and more than 50 pounds of heroin were seized along Mexico and Central America by several Coast Guard cutters. Cdr. John McTamney,… Read More ›
How Does Someone not Realize they Have a Mental Disorder?
Mental disorders are very prevalent and, according to Newsweek, nearly 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental illness each year. That equates to 42.5 million Americans enduring symptoms of conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, depression, and… Read More ›