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When you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it seems like nothing remains untouched by this disease. While personal ramifications affect your physical health and emotional wellbeing, you aren’t the only one impacted by your addiction. Those you’re closest to are also hurt by how drugs or alcohol influence your decisions and behavior. As…
During the month of June, there’s concerted outreach to inform people about post-traumatic stress disorder. It culminates in PTSD Awareness Day on June 27. Although many of these efforts originate from veterans’ organizations, you don’t have to be a military member to experience it. In fact, there are many people who never saw combat who…
From time to time, we all need reminders that some people are out there suffering from various physical or mental issues. It’s not that they need or want our sympathy. It’s simply a matter of us being aware that we may be among the lucky ones who don’t have to suffer. To keep us aware…
Lucy has been in recovery since 2011, but even after treatment, life hasn’t always been easy. When Lucy left Gateway Aurora, she returned to four children who had also struggled with her addiction. Some of them wanted nothing to do with her. And she had to rebuild trust with the ones who did. Drugs and…
When you think about substance abuse or addiction, what do you consider the most commonly abused drugs? Are heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine on the top of your list? Although these drugs are widely abused, you must also consider prescription medication. Sadly, millions of people abuse and develop addictions to the medications found in their…
Every year, there are horror stories about children dying from accidental drug overdoses. Many times, the children got hold of the drugs by going through the family’s trash. Under no circumstances is that an appropriate way to dispose of unwanted/unneeded prescription medications. Flushing medications down the toilet would also be unacceptable because of the potential…
What takes place in rehab is all in support of one feat, the pursuit of recovery. The entire treatment process seeks to prepare the client for a lifetime without drugs or alcohol. After treatment, the client then heads out to begin life anew. Unfortunately, not all exiting clients are completely ready to take on all…
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant, and as you’re likely aware, quitting cocaine is probably one of the most difficult things you will ever do. You’re not alone. Approximately 1.5 million people use cocaine in the United States at least once a month. You don’t have to be one of them. Right now, you might be…
For many, drinking alcohol is a way to celebrate and have fun. Generally, sipping on wine at dinner or throwing back a shot with friends isn’t a problem. However, excessive alcohol use will harm your health. Specifically, the powerful liquid will change your brain chemistry over time. As such, your body will demand more and…
A substance use disorder is a chronic disease. Are you its victim? Is a loved one struggling with it? What are the signs of drug abuse? Here are the signs that may help you make that determination. Evaluating the Signs of Drug Abuse and Understanding the Condition Pain pills, alcohol, cough medicine, and street drugs…