“The power of the tongue is life and death” - Proverbs 18:21 To the friends and family members of those struggling through an addiction… this post is for you. How Can I Support My Loved One’s Addiction Recovery? You hold one of the most powerful keys in your loved one’s addiction. Yes, I know, you [...]
As big a milestone is entering rehab for your addiction, a bigger challenge is to prepare for it. There are several factors to consider and steps to be taken in order to fully plan ahead for drug rehab. It’s not uncommon to stress over your family, job, bills or pets and wonder how they will [...]
Recent research has found that eating disorders and substance or alcohol use disorders commonly co-occur [1]. Studies have also found that dual diagnosis increases mortality through either medical complications or suicide at rates greater than the general population. Both addictions and eating disorders have roots in genetic components, family history, early trauma, history of abuse, [...]
Drugs and rock and roll seem to have gone together throughout the generations of music lovers. In an interview with Q Magazine, Damon Albarn reported, “Once I’d tried [heroin], I found it initially very agreeable, and very creative” [1]. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 105 individuals die [...]
Over the past years, drug abuse and overdose has emerged as one of the leading causes of fatalities in young adolescents aged 15 to 19 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recovering from addiction is strenuous and time-consuming for every patient. Teens recovering from addiction, however, face a unique set of [...]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.