Signs of an Addictive Personality
Many people today have a subconscious image of what an “addictive personality” looks like. But, are certain personality types more prone to becoming addicts, or is this a myth? Experts...
How Can I Know When to Seek Addiction Treatment?
Knowing when to seek help for addiction can be a confusing issue. Many people believe an addict must wait until they hit “rock bottom” before they need treatment. But, that...
Why Do So Many People Relapse After Drug Rehab?
The few individuals in our country today who have not either struggled with addiction or had a loved one who has, may not understand why a relapse after drug rehab...
Commonly Prescribed Medications That Adversely Interact with Alcohol
With the holidays right around the corner, we’ll be seeing a lot of alcohol at many of the celebrations and events. Alcohol has been a socially acceptable form of social...
Why Drug and Alcohol-Induced Deaths Spike During Holidays
The CDC reports that December, January, and March are the most dangerous times of the year when it comes to drug and alcohol-related deaths. In fact, since 1999, more than...
Adolescent Xanax Abuse Skyrocketing in the US
More teenagers are being admitted to hospitals for Xanax and other benzodiazepine withdrawals than ever before. The general public doesn’t often hear these statistics, but addiction treatment centers and hospitals...
