Addiction |

Substance use disorders affect more than 20 million people in the United States aged 12 and over. As the number of people affected by drug and alcohol addiction continues to rise, you may wonder what causes one person to become addicted and not another. Several risk factors are at play in addiction. What are the...Read More

A myth is a false idea or belief about something many people believe to be true. Drug and alcohol addiction and recovery are areas in which myths abound. The myths are damaging to everyone: the people struggling with addiction, their families, and the general population. When people believe a myth, it often influences their judgment,...Read More

For a person in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, relapsing can be devastating. But the fact is, for many individuals, relapse is part of their recovery process. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 40 to 60 percent of people in addiction recovery relapse. Statistics show relapse rates are different for...Read More

You have made the commitment to stay sober, but what do you do if your partner is still drinking around you? This can not only be difficult but may trigger a relapse. Now that you are sober, you may begin to see your partner differently. As you progress on your journey, the relationship you had...Read More

Seeing someone you love suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a painful experience. You want to help them. You want to fix things and stop their suffering. Learning how to support your loved one without enabling them is a crucial part of navigating their addiction and its effects on your life.  What...Read More