Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
While no one sets out to actively enable a loved one's addictions, the reality is that many people end up...
Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
No one wants to feel alone. Unfortunately, this feeling is a daily reality for many members of the LGBT community....
Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
Heart disease. Cancer. Stroke. Respiratory diseases. Unintentional injuries. These are among the health issues that come to mind when it...
St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
Drug abuse is a global epidemic. However, it’s also a catastrophic problem at the local level, from which no city...
7 Ways Crystal Meth Will Ruin Your Life
Crystal methamphetamine, aka “crystal meth,” is a dangerous and illicit street drug. The legal ramifications of its use, possession, or...
You Might Be an Enabler If . . .
Who doesn’t want to help a loved one overcome a life-threatening addiction? However, there’s a fine line between “supportive” and...
Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
Just as every individual’s path to addiction is different, so is every individual’s path to sobriety. Despite these differences, however,...
Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. “ While this quote from Marie Curie...
Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
What is the single biggest obstacle to recovery faced by many addicts and substance abusers? Admitting they have a problem....
Cocaine Kills the Brain
Cocaine may come with a short-term high, but it also brings along something else: the risk of long-term brain damage, which...
