Seeking Help for Over-the-Counter Drug Addictions According to a study from the University of Michigan, up to 40% of high school students had taken a drink of alcohol within the previous month. 25% of the students had smoked a cigarette. 5% of them had abused an...
Signs of Addictive Tendencies For many who consume alcohol or drugs, there comes a time when they question whether or not they have become addicted. Most of society tends to consume alcohol to some degree. Fewer probably use illicit drugs. Most who consume alcohol are...
Is It Possible to Recover Without Treatment? There is an old saying, “Anything is possible.” Many believe this is true and perhaps it is. When it comes to addiction and whether someone can recover without treatment, a better question would be, “Is it probable”? From...
Illegal Drugs and Memory Loss Illegal drugs are widely recognized for their potential to cause serious health problems. In 2017, the CDC reported that the persons using illicit drugs is as high as 11.2% per month throughout the U.S. Education remains essential in the...
Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol Are you newly sober? If so, congratulations. You might be dealing with a lot of emotions during this time, such as excitement for a new phase of life, fear at the thought of managing your sobriety long-term, and...