Drug and Alcohol Rehab

When we are using, our lives revolve around our drug of choice. This may lead us to isolation. We may feel that we need to remove ourselves from loved ones to continue feeding our addiction. As our addiction continues to grow, we come to protect our drug use from our concerned family and friends. Our [...]

Completing a drug detox program is no easy feat. It is a scary time; you are in a hospital setting, experiencing discomfort and pain and you don’t know if you are ever going to feel normal again. You may be wondering, “How did I get here? What do I do next?” The answer to the [...]

Sometimes we drink to forget our problems, or to make us feel relaxed, to make us feel happy. Have you ever wondered why those feelings of nervousness or sadness are there? Sometimes we can’t shake those feelings off and we self-medicate with alcohol. Well, this could mean that there is something else going on inside [...]

Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta, Focalin and Ritalin are all drugs prescribed to treat people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many high school and college students are faking symptoms of ADHD or getting pills from others to help them perform better at school. This growing epidemic of misuse of these prescription drugs can have consequences [...]

I came across an article that asked: Are you drinking too much? After reading the article, I read the comments left by the readers. There was one post that stood out from this particular article. The post said, “I’m sitting here with a drink in my hand reading your post. I wrote the word change [...]

Drugs claim the lives of husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. The Philadelphia Eagles are mourning the loss of a family member too. Eagles coach Andy Reid lost his 29 year old son, Garrett Reid, to drugs. Although he wasn’t on the roster, he helped out the team as an unofficial strength coach and [...]

It seems that every month a NFL player is being arrested for a DUI. With all of these players getting in trouble, they must be getting sanctioned by the NFL, right? Well, not quite. It appears that NFL players are just paying their way out of their DUIs without fixing the problem. So, what can [...]

The Hoopa tribe of Indians is located on the 90,000 acre reservation nestled in a beautiful forested valley by the Trinity River; however, these majestic surroundings are the backdrop for a devastating story that is unfolding. In 2006, the Bureau of Indian Affairs reported that American Indians had higher rates of methamphetamine abuse than any [...]

At one Illinois Starbucks alcohol is sold alongside their ever popular coffee. However, as “cool” of a marketing plan that Starbucks thinks this is, the selling of alcohol in these coffee shops may cause problems for many alcoholics. Alcoholics will no longer need to visit their usual drinking ground to get an alcoholic drink. With [...]

Summertime is upon us! It’s time to kick back and relax with barbeques, the beach, friends and family. However, for some, enjoying a cold beer or two or three can lead to disaster. Drunk drivers beware! Police will be working double time to ensure our safety so we can all enjoy this sweet slow time [...]