One of the hardest things to do in with any addiction, compulsion or temptation is to turn away when you most feel it drawing you in. At this point it becomes an emotional, mental, physical challenge that you can learn to win. I heard it well said, “It is like staring into the face of [...]
As a father of 4, I can’t think of anything more demoralizing or horrifying than the thought of a predator coming into my home and harming any of my kids in anyway. When I think that thought I cringe with sadness but also a fresh resolve washes over my heart. As I ponder the atrocities [...]
According to Addiction Medicine, approximately 1 in 10 individuals with alcohol or drug addiction receive treatment [1]. Many individuals find obtaining addiction treatment difficult due to lack of addiction treatment within their insurance plan, lack of resources in their community, facilities available may only treat the addiction or the co-occurring mental health issues, and not [...]
According to a survey conducted by ESPN, which looked at the 226 player’s cannabis usage, 22% of players reported knowing that a teammate used marijuana prior to a game [1]. Typically NFL players are not drug tested weekly, and those that are not in NFL are typically only tested yearly and are aware of when [...]
Approaching an adolescent who is engaging in underage drinking can be a daunting task. Often times parents and caregivers are often unsure of how to know if their child is drinking besides looking for visual signs, or a feeling that their child is engaging in drinking behaviors. Certain indicators will tell you if your child is [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.