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Our blog offers information on addiction-related issues and topics for recovering individuals and their loved ones. Here, you can seek information about substances of abuse, side effects, treatment, current medications, therapy, inpatient programs and more.

Are You Self Medicating?
Brandon knew he would see many family members from out-of-town at his grandmother’s funeral, which always causes added family stress due to tensions over who-knows-what

Know the Risk: Alcohol and Gabapentin Don’t Mix
Your overall health is one thing you most likely take seriously. After all, you probably found this page researching drug interactions. Let’s consider that a

Moving From Codependency to Healthy Relationships Through Therapy
The Case of Sarah and Mary Sarah’s mom Mary hesitated outside Sarah’s bedroom door. She leaned her head against the door and lifted her hand
Alcohol Misuse During COVID: Signs Of Addiction And The Strength Of Asking For Help
Data indicates that alcohol use has increased all over the country, with sales increasing by 55 percent compared to this time last year. However, the

10 Ways To Manage Stress And Relax In Dallas-Fort Worth This Weekend
Here are 10 great ideas to manage stress and relax around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: 1. Disc Golf Disc golf is an awesome low-intensity way

What Is An Alcohol Abuse Screening?
Admitting you have a problem with alcohol can be difficult, as can determining whether your drinking has become disruptive enough to require professional treatment. One

What Are The Signs Of Alcohol Withdrawal?
Alcohol withdrawal is a term used to describe a number of symptoms that can occur when someone who is dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking.

Employee Assistance Programs For Alcohol Abuse
When people are asked about their biggest stressors, work often tops the list. Many people turn to alcohol as a way to escape the challenges

What Is Considered Alcohol Abuse?
Alcohol abuse is the constant misuse of alcohol. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by problem drinking that can become very severe. Alcohol use disorders

5 Signs Of A Functioning Alcoholic
When asked to picture the typical alcoholic, many people will think back to portrayals of alcoholism they have seen in forms of media – TV
6 Benefits Of Holistic Addiction Rehab Programs
Drug and alcohol addiction can negatively affect people in a number of ways, causing changes in behavior, and causing harm to a person’s mental, physical,
Effects And Risks Of Binge Drinking
Binge-drinking is a common, yet dangerous form of alcohol consumption that is most popular among college-age adults. The second-largest group of people that report binge-drinking