Overcoming an addiction can seem like a scary and difficult process if you don’t have the right tools by your side. While a willingness to…
At Destinations to Recovery we believe that proper nutrition and hydration are essential to the healing process. We find that proper nutrition helps restore physical…
It is often stated that substance use is the #1 public health problem in the world. In fact, it has been stated that 50% of…
How many times have you heard that drugs ruin lives? By this point, probably too many to count. We hear it on television, at school,…
When a loved one completes a treatment program, his or her goal focuses on remaining sober and avoiding substance abuse. The National Institute on Drug…
Encouraging a teenager or adolescent to avoid drugs or alcohol often requires a strong support network and professional assistance. Since the causes of teenage substance…
Completing a substance abuse treatment program marks a huge milestone in your overall recovery. However, it doesn’t mean you’re out of the woods. Research estimates…
Does the adolescent brain function differently than that of an adult? Studies show that teens are more likely to take risks and that makes them…
If your child is abusing drugs, you may wonder how prevalent adolescent drug abuse is and what drugs are most often abused by adolescents. It’s…
Experiencing a traumatic situation impacts a child’s emotional and mental health. In some cases, a traumatic experience leads to post-traumatic stress disorder and contributes to…