How to Help a Loved One after a Relapse
Choose compassion over condemnation when helping an addict who is going through a relapse. When someone you love suffers a...
Addiction in the Workplace: What You Should Know
Mar 29, 2019
Substance abuse in the workplace is a growing problem. Understanding the breadth and depth of the problem can help address...
Post-Rehab Sober House Living: Is It Right for You?
Mar 22, 2019
Avoiding negative environments is a major part of facilitating the recovery process and preventing relapse. For many recovering addicts, however,...
Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
Mar 7, 2019
When does dependence become an addiction? That depends. If you are struggling with substance abuse issues, you may have trouble...
Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
Feb 28, 2019
We recently covered Missouri’s problem with opioid-related overdose deaths, as well as the degree to which St. Louis, in particular,...
Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
Feb 21, 2019
With suicide rates rising across the country, understanding the factors that contribute to it is an essential part of reversing...
LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
Feb 13, 2019
The research is in. Substance use and misuse are more prevalent among sexual minorities. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
Feb 6, 2019
When you hear the words “drinking problem,” young people are often the first demographic that comes to mind. However, older...
Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
Jan 22, 2019
Approximately one out of 10 Americans over the age of 12, roughly 23.5 million people, are addicted to alcohol and...
After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
Nov 23, 2018
Addiction takes a serious toll on your body. The good news is that there are many positive steps you can...
