The annual Mardi Gras celebration is world-famous for its typically raucous party atmosphere. It’s also famous (or should we say infamous) for its heavy emphasis…
In the US, millions of people are affected by some form of dementia. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease, which gradually damages some of…
Do you have a loved one affected by alcohol addiction? Are you tirelessly searching for ways to help while learning how addiction affects families? Unfortunately,…
Traditional holiday activities may expose you to a wide range of drinking risks that you should avoid. That’s when you may need to make some…
Cravings for drugs or alcohol are common among people in substance recovery. Unless you can reduce your cravings, you may find it hard to avoid…
All people affected by alcohol addiction face a period of detoxification when they begin their recovery. Detox gives you the chance to clear any remaining…
CTE is the common shorthand for a disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. People with this disease experience a gradual, severe loss of their brain function.…
Successful treatment of drug or alcohol problems is a significant achievement. To reach this goal, you must put in a lot of hard work. One…
Codependency can be very difficult to recognize. Most often, a person with drug or alcohol addiction has a family that is supportive of them, enabling…
It is a question that many people ask: can you stop addiction before it starts? Prevention is a big part of any drug and alcohol…