Substance abuse habits are rarely overcome easily, and many addicts require several attempts before they successfully recover. If your friend or loved one has recently cleaned up, he or she isn’t entirely out of the woods. Substance abuse problems are rarely caused by one sole influence, and the risk of relapse may increase in the [...]
Physicians often prescribe stimulants such as Adderall to manage the symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment often begins at a young age, although adolescents and adults may receive first-time treatment too. While the stimulant effect can help some individuals manage their symptoms, medications such as Adderall may contribute to a risk of future substance [...]
The death toll from opioid overdose continues to rise with surprising speed, touching every state in the U.S. and doubling the number of annual heroin overdose deaths in just two years. Narcotic painkillers are incredibly addictive, and doctors are prescribing them at increased rates – a combination that’s killing thousands of people. Problems With Current [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” - James 4:8 The role of prayer in your recovery process is a critical tool to re-orient your whole life around the central realities of who God is. Unfortunately [...]
Any emotional and behavioral disorders that develop in boys, whether in early childhood, adolescence or as a teenager, can be difficult for the entire family to endure and manage, regardless of the age of the child. Many young boys who present a behavioral issue may exhibit symptoms that cause the child to be mislabeled by [...]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.