For those in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, there are certain times that are more emotion-filled, leaving them at greater risk for relapse. Easing back into “real life” after treatment can be hard enough, but the holidays can bring reality crashing back in at top speed. Emotions can go into overdrive as a result […]
Mediation may seem like a strange term to use when talking about addiction and intervention, but it can play a key role in the process. In a legal sense, mediation is a formal process for resolving disputes with two or more parties, producing concrete effects or action steps. Mediators can be helpful in a variety […]
Marijuana use has long been controversial, with advocates insisting that it’s no more dangerous than cigarettes or alcohol, substances that have long been legal and readily available. On the other side, some experts warn that marijuana is a dangerous drug that adversely affects the brain and impacts a variety of functions. The Washington Post’s Ruth […]
Substance use often causes people to make decisions they would not normally make. The use of drugs and alcohol may put you in touch with other people who are not as healthy as they could be. Use of intravenous drugs is especially dangerous, and the combination of lowered inhibitions and desperation for the next hit […]
Over the past decade, dependence upon opiate painkillers like Vicodin, Lorcet, OxyContin and others has turned from a growing problem into a virtual epidemic. Lawmakers and prescribers have worked together and cracked down, creating a dearth of product for those living with an addiction. The hope was that addicts would turn to addiction treatment to […]
