How Substance Abuse and Addiction Can Affect Children

Can you believe that almost 37.5 million Americans are current users of at least one type of illicit drug? Addiction is still a huge issue in the United States and it’s time to start doing something about it. While drugs can negatively affect the users, it’s also important to keep in mind […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Staging a Successful Addiction Intervention

Did you know that 40.3 million people in the United States struggle with a substance use disorder? If you have a loved one struggling with an addiction, you likely want to do everything in your power to have them seek treatment. An addiction intervention is often the most successful way of doing […]

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Recognizing the Early Symptoms of Liver Disease – Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic

Did you know that around 30 million people in the United States alone suffer from liver disease to some degree? Liver disease can be mild, or it can become a life-threatening issue. There are many reasons why liver disease may happen, but it often has to do with alcohol. But what is […]

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Addiction Recovery: How to Use the Family Intervention Process

Overcoming addiction is one of the greatest challenges a person can face in their life, partially because it’s a life-long process. However, it’s still important to start off on the right foot. Unfortunately, 1 in 10 adults in the US will struggle with addiction in their lifetimes. The good news is that there […]

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What is a Crisis Intervention and When is it Necessary?

When someone experiences a highly stressful event, they can go into crisis afterward if they cannot process what happened on their own. A crisis can be caused by a variety of situations, including traumatic experiences, natural disasters, mental or medical illness, grief, relationship changes, and more. When a person experiences […]

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3 Ways an Addiction Intervention Can Help Your Addicted Loved One

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that only becomes worse over time without professional treatment. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from substance abuse issues have a hard time accepting the help they need. If someone you love suffers from addiction, you are probably familiar with them refusing to receive […]

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