What Makes Addiction So Complex and Hard To Overcome?
The multi-faceted addiction problem is so complex and hard to overcome, it is tough to get a hold on when you yourself don’t have any issues. Learn more now
Adderall: The New Study Drug
Adderall use isn’t just problem among college students. UofM’s Monitoring the Future Study found that Adderall use increased significantly among U.S. high school seniors since 2009.
Nutritional Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Recognizing the importance of nutrition during recovery is essential for a realistic and healthy plan of action and a higher chance for long-term recovery.
How Equine Therapy Helps with Addiction Recovery
Equine therapy offers a realistic solution that builds up physical strength and helps individuals regain their sense of trust and general well-being.
Peer Pressure: Public Enemy Number One
Peer pressure often leads individuals to do something they would not normally do in an attempt to “belong.” Risky behaviors usually stem from some form of peer pressure because kids will feel left out or ridiculed when they don’t follow the crowd.
7 Signs and Symptoms Your Teen Is Abusing Alcohol
Underage drinking and resulting alcohol dependency is a major concern. Parents should talk to their teens about the dangers of drinking and watch for these 7 signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse.
What is Process Addiction?
Drugs and alcohol can cause both physical and psychological addictions, which both require treatment to recover from fully. Beyond psychoactive substances, certain behaviors, like shopping or video games, can cause process addiction to develop. But what is a process addiction, and how is it treated? Addiction is a powerful progressive disease that doesn’t discriminate. While…
The Benefits of Coed Treatment
Addiction and mental health disorders are chronic conditions that don’t discriminate. You can develop an addiction or mental health disorder regardless of age, race, gender, or background — every gender experiences unique barriers during treatment and recovery. For instance, men are more likely to experiment with drugs and reach out for treatment, while women are…
How to Help Your Teen
It is shocking to learn that half of all mental health disorders begin displaying symptoms by age 14. That means it is especially important to look for signs and symptoms in adolescents and teens. Both addiction and mental health disorders are chronic and progressive conditions, meaning that symptoms continue to get worse until you receive…
The Harm of Video Game Addiction
Video games are popular, especially among teens and adolescents. Online gaming no longer requires expensive game systems. Thus, it is more affordable and accessible than ever to play video games. In fact, 72% of American households play video games. While most play video games on a recreational basis, 4% of people spend 50 hours or…