Defining culture is challenging but one definition is a set of beliefs and patterns of behavior that shape the worldview of a member of society. It is a guide for action and behavior. Substance abuse [...]
Being hyper connected is not necessarily a bad thing, until it becomes a problem. Forward-thinking recovery programs are looking at ways to structure rehab settings in a way that support people’s growth and healing, but [...]
Addiction research is looking into ways people can focus on ‘lifespan’ recovery versus some of the current strategies. Providing care over the lifespan of a person with addiction is thought to bring more hope for [...]
Boredom is when you have nothing to do and you do not know what to do with yourself. There are pleasant types of boredom and unpleasant times where you could stress yourself out from the [...]
We already know that when you are in recovery, it is critical for you to give up drugs and alcohol. Being clean also requires you to give up the negative behaviors and beliefs that brought [...]
It is very common for teens to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. According to Alcohol Rehab, 33% of the population have tried their first drink from ages 15 and 17 and 18% [...]
It is hard to admit when you are wrong. By apologizing and admitting you did something wrong makes you feel defeated and weak. The truth is that blaming others for your problems is the weakest [...]
A relapse isn’t usually a spur-of-the-moment thing. By the time someone relapses, she has probably been thinking about it and working up to it for a while. A relapse can happen at any time, although [...]
According to the CDC, more than a third of Americans are obese and that percentage seems to keep increasing. Obesity has been linked to many diseases, most notably heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Obesity drives [...]
No parent wants to believe her child is struggling with substance abuse, but it is actually common. More than 70 percent of high school seniors have tried alcohol, more than 50 percent have tried illegal [...]
