How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Jan 4, 2022

How Long Do Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Last? Alcohol withdrawal is a serious and complicated health issue. Depending on the years of use and severity of disease, alcohol withdrawal has mild-to-life-threatening outcomes. Over 50% of individuals with a history of...

The Holiday Season and Staying Sober

Dec 21, 2021

The Holiday Season and Staying Sober For those in early recovery, and for some in long term recovery, the holiday season can be a very precarious time. Alcohol is prevalent almost everywhere. For those who do not suffer from addiction, having a few drinks with friends...

Do Drugs Increase Cortisol Stress Levels?

Dec 2, 2021

Do Drugs Increase Cortisol Stress Levels? People who start taking drugs don’t often think about the negative impacts of their actions. They don’t intend to become addicted; they’re just looking to ease pain, seek adventure or want to feel good. While not everyone who...

Finding Sobriety When the Interest Isn’t There

Nov 19, 2021

Finding Sobriety When the Interest Isn’t There It is common knowledge that finding sobriety can often be an extraordinary challenge. For many individuals, it takes repeated attempts to get sober, often punctuated by relapses. Even seemingly successful...

Drug Abuse and Aging: Does Drug Use Cause Premature Aging?

Oct 12, 2021

Drug Abuse and Aging: Does Drug Use Cause Premature Aging? In the U.S., about 31.9 million people have used an illegal substance within the last 30 days. To put it into perspective, about 11% of the American population over the age of 12 may have some form of...