5 Ways to Support Your Loved One in Seeking Treatment for Their Addiction

Dec 4, 2017

It can be extremely difficult when you see the person you love choosing drugs or alcohol over everything in their life. You may look at your loved one and not even recognize them. The joy and life that used to be so present on their face has disappeared. You feel...

Letter from an Addicted Daughter: The Difficulty In Loving Me

Nov 28, 2017

Dear Mom and Dad,I wake up every day and the first thing on my mind is getting high. I can’t stand to be in my own skin any longer. If I feel for too long, I shrivel up inside. I can’t feel this pain. I have to escape it and be rid of it and the only way I know how to...

5 Signs That Your Son or Daughter is Using Drugs

Oct 10, 2017

If you are concerned that your son or daughter is using drugs, your intuition could be right. However, your child could also be suffering from a mental illness or another disorder, so be sure to seek the advice of a medical professional before coming to the conclusion...

VIDEO: Nick Cuneo and Rick Davila on Morning Blend TV in Tampa Bay

Aug 28, 2017

“How do you help loved ones without enabling them?” “Here’s what families of addicts need to know – They didn’t cause the disease, they can’t cure it, and they need to seek help.” That advice comes from Rick Davila, ACS, PhD., Director of Recovery Support...

QUIZ: Are You Addicted?

Aug 8, 2017

Are you addicted to drugs and alcohol? It may seem like a straight-forward question, but it can be difficult to answer. We all have a preconceived notion of what an addict is, but we may not realize the negative effects of substance abuse on our lives. This quiz may...