22 Oct
How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?
People who struggle with heroin addiction often feel trapped in a never-ending cycle that they cannot seem to break. This is completely normal for those who hav …
Substance Abuse
8 Oct
Rehab In Alabama: Finding The Right Addiction Treatment
If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you are more than familiar with the pain that comes with this disease. Physically, you may be struggling with issues as …
23 Sep
How Long Does Alcohol Withdrawal Take?
Alcohol is something that has been tightly woven into the fabric of our society. It is present at nearly any and all types of gatherings, ranging from weddings …
13 Sep
Signs and Symptoms of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
There is a common misconception about alcoholics, despite most everyone knowing of an alcoholic in their lives or the lives of their loved ones. Alcoholics are …
3 Sep
Shame and Addiction: The Connection
Shame is something we’ve all experienced. It’s painful, gut-wrenching, and creates another host of emotions. While maybe we made a mistake or had a …
19 Aug
The Dangers of Mixing Vicodin and Alcohol
Out of the millions of Americans who struggle with the disease of addiction, many of them find themselves abusing more than just one substance at a time. And de …
6 Aug
Substance Abuse in College Students
College is a time of great transformation for most. Not only are kids leaving the nest for the first time, but they are embarking on the very beginning of their …
23 Jul
How Has COVID Affected Mental Health and Substance Abuse?
COVID Has Dramatically Increased Rates of Overdoses in the United States In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared an opioid …
12 Jul
The Opioid Epidemic and Drug Use Statistics in Alabama
Alabama is in the grips of an opioid and drug addiction epidemic. According to the Alabama Department of Health, an estimated 2.45 percent of the state’s popu …
