How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
Sixty percent of American children are exposed to violence, crime, or abuse in their homes, schools, and communities, according to...
How to Stop Codependent Behaviors
Aug 15, 2018
Codependency can be a direct impediment to recovery from substance abuse problems. In order to stop these behaviors, we must...
Benzos and Alcohol: A Potentially Lethal Combo
Jul 31, 2018
Think benzos are safe with alcohol because they’re prescribed? Think again. Mixing drugs and alcohol is always a recipe for...
Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
Jul 23, 2018
The most recent data is in from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and it’s not good news for...
Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
Jun 29, 2018
Think you’re safe by sticking with the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption? Think again. According to recently published research, the...
Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
Jun 22, 2018
While marijuana comes from the ground, synthetic cannabinoids are man-made — with unknown and potentially deadly ingredients. Last month the...
Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
May 23, 2018
Awareness initiatives focused on educating the public about the dangers of excessive drinking are important; however, recent research published in...
Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
Mar 22, 2018
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting and special time in a woman’s life; however, it can also be...
The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
Mar 15, 2018
Are they walking into a life of addiction? Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl killed more than 42,000 people in 2016,...
Benzo Addiction: Five Things to Know
Feb 14, 2018
Benzodiazepines, AKA “benzos,” are among the most commonly prescribed medications; however, just because they are prescribed by doctors does not...
