Drug detox is the process of removing drugs from your system. It's typically done in a clinical setting with medical supervision and often includes medication to help manage the withdrawal symptoms you may experience. During drug detox, the person will stop using the...
Alcohol
The Dangers Associated With Alcohol Use
Alcohol is a widely consumed substance worldwide, but recent research has shed light on the many dangers that come with excessive alcohol consumption. The World Health Organization defines excessive alcohol consumption as the "harmful use of alcohol," which includes...
How To Address Underage Drinking With Your Teen
One of the most common concerns expressed by parents of teenagers is the fear of underage drinking. Frequently, teenagers experiment with drinking when it’s presented to them by peers. Especially during their high school years, teens are likely to be exposed to...
The Challenge of Maintaining Sobriety
Getting sober is a challenging feat, to say the least, but maintaining sobriety is an entirely different kind of difficulty. There are a number of reasons why sobriety can be challenging, many of which are somewhat obvious. The inherent desire to consume the substance...
Understanding the Nature of Alcoholism and Addiction
When a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, they begin to have a lot of problems that are caused by the addiction. For example, when an addict is actively using they may become depressed, anxious, suicidal, explosive, and unpredictable. They may appear to be...
What To Do When Your Friend Tells You That They Are An Alcoholic
Supporting Loved Ones With Substance Use Issues The hardest part of overcoming alcohol addiction is admitting both to yourself and to loved ones that you have a drinking problem. So, when someone reaches out to you about their drinking problem, they are asking for...
What are the Warning Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
It may be somewhat surprising to discover that alcohol poisoning is not something that just affects college-age adults. In fact, according to the CDC, there are over 2,000 deaths every year from alcohol poisoning and about 76% of those deaths occur among adults...
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Intervention
A Pathway to Recovery for the Alcoholic or Drug Addict Who is Avoiding Getting Help. If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcoholism or substance abuse, you know how difficult life can be. An alcoholic or drug addict can make life feel overwhelming and out...
Warning Sіgnѕ Thаt a College Student Nееdѕ Hеlр
Every ѕtudеnt fееlѕ pressure оn оссаѕіоn, еѕресіаllу durіng mіdtеrmѕ аnd finals. Hоwеvеr, a bаd mood becomes a concern іf іt іntеrfеrеѕ wіth уоur day-to-day асtіvіtіеѕ. Whеn it's tоugh tо gеt tо сlаѕѕ, hard tо соnсеntrаtе, or too muсh оf a hаѕѕlе tо hang оut wіth...
How to Stay Sober After Detox
Detoxing from Alcohol is difficult. There are often both physical and psychological impacts. Detox symptoms can be as simple as feeling out of sorts or as unpleasant as vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, and general overall severe flu-like symptoms. Detox from alcohol can...