Archive: Blog, infographics
SMART Recovery Mutual Support Meetings Infographic
January 7th, 2016“Discover the Power of Choice!” SMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group with a 4-Point Program® that helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors. Participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual […]
Alternatives To Keeping A Drug Addict Out Of Prison
January 5th, 2016Know The Facts When a person is incarcerated with a drug addiction, their addiction does not simply disappear. Many underlying issues that stemmed from the addiction still remain, even after the individual serves their time and enters back into society. An article from Newsweek approximates that of the nearly 2.3 million inmates in the United […]
How To Get Help For My Boyfriend’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 30th, 2015If your boyfriend has an addiction to alcohol or drugs, he’s not alone: according to a Columbia University study, 40 million Americans aged 12 or older meet the qualifications for addiction to nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs. Sadly, millions of Americans do not seek the treatment they need. Talk With Him If you haven’t discussed […]
Scared Straight: Does This Method Decrease Teen Drug Use?
December 29th, 2015“Beyond Scared Straight” Illustrates The Popularity Of These Programs “Beyond Scared Straight” is a highly popular television program on A&E. It features teens who are suffering from behavioral and drug abuse problems. These teens are taken to a prison, where they spend time among real inmates. Here, the inmates confront them with horror stories about […]
How To Get Help For My Daughter’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 28th, 2015Girls Use Less Than Boys…But May Be More Prone To Addiction Addiction in girls and women is much different than addiction in boys or men. Studies have shown that men are much more likely to abuse high levels of drugs than women. However, women that do abuse drugs are at a higher risk of developing […]
How To Get Help For My Dad’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 23rd, 2015If your father is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you understand this concept. So, how can you get your dad the help he needs to get his life back on track? In this blog article we will outline how addiction affects a family, what stance you can take on the addictive tendencies, and which […]
Signs Someone Is Hiding A Drug Problem
December 22nd, 2015Suddenly Suspicious Nature One of the first signs that someone you love is hiding a drug problem is a sudden increase in paranoid or suspicious behavior. The reason for this change is two-fold: since they are engaging in a damaging activity, they are afraid of anyone finding out. As a result, they will feel like […]
Staying Sober Over Christmas
December 18th, 2015Avoiding Depression Feelings of depression and hopelessness follow many people recovering from addiction. And these feelings are often amplified during the holiday season. Multiple studies have shown that people get hit heaviest by depression during the holiday season. This is no good for your recovery, as it can lead to a relapse or even a […]
Holistic Rehab For Substance Abuse Infographic
December 17th, 2015Holistic therapies involve a total wellness approach, rather than a focus on specific symptoms relating to the addiction. Theories as to why holistic approaches are so successful at treating drug and alcohol addiction involve changes in the biochemistry or restoration of balance to the neural network within the brain, and along with the central nervous […]
How To Get Help For My Son’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 16th, 2015Watching For Tell-Tale Signs Drug use and addiction will change your son’s behavior in a wide variety of ways. Watch for the following symptoms and behaviors to help decide whether you want to approach your son about addiction: Excessively negative or mean-spirited personality change Sudden disinterest in activities he used to love Changing friend groups […]
How To Get Help For My Wife’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 15th, 2015Your wife is the love of your life and you want her to be happy and healthy. Unfortunately, she is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. Addiction can create a lot of stress in your relationship emotionally, physically, and even financially. An addiction to drugs or alcohol not only affects the individual but the […]
Rehab Centers That Use God To Overcome Addiction
December 14th, 2015Spiritual or faith-based rehab facilities might be a great option for you to consider if your faith in God is an important aspect of your life. Struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol is hard for anyone, regardless of their personal spiritual beliefs. But if your faith is important to you, attending faith-based rehab will […]
