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...

Drug Use and Child Neglect

Nov 4, 2021

Drug Use and Child Neglect For the children of substance abusers, the impact of addiction on their lives can be devastating on a number of fronts. With some estimates asserting that six million children in the United States live with a parent who abuses alcohol or...

Understanding Teen Drug Abuse: Do Drugs Cause Permanent Damage?

Aug 25, 2021

Understanding Teen Drug Abuse: Do Drugs Cause Permanent Damage? As a parent of a teenager, it is your job to keep your child safe. As kids explore their independence, it can be difficult to protect them from everything. One of the parents’ biggest fears is that...

Epigenetics and Withdrawal

Jul 14, 2021

Epigenetics and Withdrawal Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that affects families, communities, and society as a whole. Certain genetic, social, and environmental factors make some individuals more likely to develop addictions than others. Specifically,...

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? What You Need To Know About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Apr 29, 2021

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? What You Need To Know About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders affect children of mothers who consumed alcohol during pregnancy. New mothers are often advised to abstain from alcohol during...