How Easy is it to Get Addicted to Heroin?

How Easy is it to Get Addicted to Heroin?

Opiate addiction is hitting our communities hard. Many people who are addicted to opiates started with prescription pain pills but then turned to heroin, which is cheaper and easier to attain than ever before. In 2011, 4.2 million Americans aged 12 or older (or 1.6...
PTSD and Addiction

PTSD and Addiction

Suffering from PTSD and addiction is like being on a dangerous roller-coaster ride. Many people who are suffering from addiction may not even be aware that symptoms of PTSD are at the root of the issue. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health...
Signs of Substance Abuse in a Loved One

Signs of Substance Abuse in a Loved One

With so many different substances available, the signs and symptoms of drug abuse can vary.  If you are concerned about a family member or suspect substance abuse by a loved one, you can look for changes in behavior, moods, and appearance. Behavioral signs of...
Social Media and Substance Abuse

Social Media and Substance Abuse

What is the relationship between social media and substance abuse? We live in a digital world. Some of the most well-traveled places in it are social media websites. Social media can have a positive or negative influence on addiction recovery, depending on many...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries

How to Set Healthy Boundaries

Learning how to set healthy boundaries with loved ones suffering from addiction can be incredibly challenging. Addiction can turn a person who was once kind, caring, honest, and trustworthy into a lying, manipulative, self-centered individual. Because addiction...
5 Warning Signs of Alcoholism

5 Warning Signs of Alcoholism

Alcoholism does not just happen. It builds over time. If you are concerned that you or a loved one might be addicted to alcohol, the warning signs below can help you assess the situation. 1. Consequences One of the warning signs of alcoholism is that drinking has...