Whether personally or through a loved one, nearly every person in America will experience the effects of substance abuse in one way or another. For as long as substance abuse has existed in this country, so too has the issue of isolation. When a person isolates...
Ten years ago, you would likely be hard pressed to find any information about a drug called “molly.” Unfortunately, in today’s society, the drug known as Molly has become all too prevalent. Popularized through pop culture, Molly has achieved high status in...
Every year, thousands of Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Young and old alike, addiction knows no age bracket, race, religion, or personal boundary of any kind. During their time on this Earth, every person in America will likely have addiction...
Relapsing after a period of sobriety can cause immense feelings of guilt, shame, and anger. Like many others who experience a relapse, you may also feel as though you have failed. Though relapsing can be devastating, it is entirely normal, so much so that it is often...
Many people minimize the severity of a developing drug addiction with excuses such as “I haven’t been using that long” or “I don’t do it that frequently”. While addiction usually takes time to manifest, and people rarely go from being occasional users to full-blown...
Around half of the people in addiction treatment are suffering from a diagnosable traumatic disorder such as PTSD. This is not a coincidence – PTSD and substance use disorders are two mental health conditions that are inextricably linked. Understanding this link...
