Just like other health issues, Addiction and recovery have a process that can be tracked and followed. Knowing about this process is helpful in determining where an individual is in that process, what can be expected next, and if progress is being made in the process....
Substance Abuse
What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
If you are looking for help for mental health or substance abuse issues, it can be a confusing process to know where to start. Knowing the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists and other mental health providers can help. Listed below are the different...
The Process of Recovery and Letting Go of the Past By Gary Hilliard, LCDC
When in the process of recovery from an addiction it is very common to focus on the things you did in the past and dwell on how much you wish that you could change them. At times it seems these are our only thoughts and they consume us during our day-to-day affairs....
Residential Treatment Centers in Houston and Surrounding Areas
As a community service, we have listed below some of the Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Houston and surrounding areas. Some of these facilities provide Inpatient Detox while others specialize in Residential Treatment. If you are looking for Drug...
Help to Stop Drinking
The following article was originally printed by Street Printing Company in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1940s. The article gives useful insights into the steps that you can take that will help you stop drinking. We hope you find it useful. 15 POINTS FOR AN ALCOHOLIC or...
What is a Functional Alcoholic?
The term Functional Alcoholic implies that someone has all of the characteristics of an alcoholic, but they appear to maintain a life of normalcy. They go to work and maintain a family life and look like everything is under control. To an outsider, nothing seems to be...
How to Find Doctors for Depression and Anxiety
Many people who struggle with depression and anxiety don’t know where to start when they begin looking for help. Since there are a variety of treatment options, it is helpful to know what the choices are so you can find the treatment that is right for you. Listed...
FMLA for Alcoholism and Addiction
Many people worry that seeking treatment for alcoholism or addictions will force them to lose their jobs. Fortunately, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows individuals to use FMLA for mental health and substance abuse issues. As a result, if you have an alcohol...
How to Find Doctors for Alcoholism
Many people who struggle with alcoholism don’t know where to start when they begin looking for help. Since there are a variety of treatment options, it is helpful to know what the choices are so you can find the treatment that is right for you. Listed below are the...
The Words of Relapse
Prior to relapsing, most alcoholics and addicts begin to convince themselves that drinking or doing drugs is possible again. They start preparing their mind to use again and often convince themselves that nothing bad will happen if they start drinking and doing drugs....