Category Archives: For Parents and Loved Ones
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2024If you or a loved one is moving into substance abuse recovery, then sober living is a very strong choice for recovery. Sober living environments like sober homes and...
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Saturday, April 6th, 2024
What Are the New Synthetic Opioids After Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is one of the strongest opioid drugs on the market. It also rose to prominence in the United States as a cheap and very strong synthetic opioid on... -
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
Is Drug Addiction a Disease or a Choice?
Drug addiction is an epidemic in the United States. As of 2022, an estimated 48.7 million Americans struggled with a substance use disorder, also known as addiction. With 17.3%... -
Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Who Needs a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Intervention?
If your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, you’re not alone. Today, an estimated 46.3 million Americans qualify for a substance use disorder diagnosis. This means that... -
Thursday, December 21st, 2023
What Are the Common Characteristics of an Alcoholic?
An “alcoholic” is a person with a substance use disorder, which is a diagnosable behavioral health disorder. Here, you or your loved one suffers from a defined series of... -
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
A Compassionate Guide: How to Help Your Addicted Young Adult
Discovering that your young adult is struggling with addiction can be a heart-wrenching and bewildering experience. The journey toward recovery is a challenging one, and as a supportive figure,...