Self-medication happens when someone uses substances like drugs or alcohol to manage distressing physical or mental health symptoms, without a prescription or medical guidance. In…
An alcohol detox center gets your addiction recovery started by supporting you as you go through alcohol withdrawal. As a rule, most withdrawal symptoms will…
A drug detox program is designed to help you safely withdraw from the substance(s) in your system. This is crucial because it gives you a…
During Mardi Gras and at other times of the year, alcohol use is the norm for many of America’s young adults. That includes people who…
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is an annual holiday known for its focus on parties and alcohol use. During the holiday, many participants take part…
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…