There are prices to pay in adulthood for alcoholism in youth. Even if one seeks treatment and becomes sober at a young age, the drinking done in earlier years will prove to be problematic later on. Compared to non-drinkers, drinkers,… Read More ›
Highest Standards, Nationally Recognized:
There are prices to pay in adulthood for alcoholism in youth. Even if one seeks treatment and becomes sober at a young age, the drinking done in earlier years will prove to be problematic later on. Compared to non-drinkers, drinkers,… Read More ›
Prescription opioids, which include well-known drugs such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin, can provide safe and effective pain relief when taken as prescribed. However, the potential for abuse and dependence is high, and non-medical use of these drugs has reached… Read More ›
Sleep disorders can be caused by a number of factors, but many people’s sleep troubles are directly related to their drug or alcohol use. Prescription and non-prescription medications, illegal drugs and alcohol all have the potential to cause sleep problems,… Read More ›
Mixing drugs is a common activity among people who suffer from addiction. When tolerance for a drug increases, it becomes harder and harder to achieve the desired effects; adding another substance to the mix becomes a way to get the… Read More ›
Watching your loved one struggle with their drug use, repeatedly trying to stop on their own. You want to help, but you know that you lack the skills and background to truly reach your loved one in a way that… Read More ›
Substance abuse impacts the way that individuals think and behave. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse1, drugs and alcohol imitate the natural chemicals in the brain or they cause the brain to release too many natural hormones. The… Read More ›
While the occasional drink causes very few physical and psychological effects, prolonged use of alcohol can have many negative effects throughout your life. Alcohol abuse and addiction affects you both physically and psychologically. It can also affect the people you… Read More ›
Several types of drugs can be used by people to change their perception of reality, and not all of them are illegal. Many people think of substance abuse issues as only pertaining to street drugs, but this is not the… Read More ›
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is a mental illness that causes emotional instability, mood swings, and self-destructive behaviors. People with BPD have difficulties maintaining healthy relationships, and they have high rates of substance abuse and mental illness, including anxiety and eating disorders, depression, self-harm, and suicidal tendencies. Read More ›
Due to the complexity of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, one of the most effective treatments for this condition is cognitive behavioral therapy, which can be modified to treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse and addiction, which often co-occur with NPD. Read More ›