In November of 2016, the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released a report called "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health." One of the more startling facts to come out of the report was that one in seven Americans will face a substance addiction, and only 10% [...]
If you are struggling with an addiction, and it comes time to explore treatment options, one of the first decisions you will need to make is what level of care you need. While there are several different treatment options, there are certain benefits to Intensive Outpatient Programs, but this decision can be done with the [...]
While research increases our understanding, and medical science provides more treatment, there are elements of recovery that remain in the realm of spirituality. Does faith and treatment for substance abuse go together? Peter Hill, of Biola University, suggests that spirituality is our “thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to…the transcendent.” In other words, spirituality relates to [...]
Individuals with an anxiety disorder often find alcohol and other substances of abuse to worsen their anxiety symptoms. This population is two to three times more likely to have an alcohol or any other substance abuse disorder in comparison to individuals who do not have an anxiety disorder. About 20 percent of Americans with an [...]
Now that warmer days are here, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, picnics, barbeques, and other celebrations. Often, such scenarios involve enjoying alcoholic beverages or experimenting with drugs. For a college student with an addiction, however, the much-awaited summertime may prove to be rife with challenges, obstacles and triggers which is why summer [...]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.