Relapse Prevention
Many people struggling with addiction will experience a relapse. Learn how to recognize the signs of relapse to stop it…
Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
Treatment options for soon to become mothers are available and can help change your life before it's too late. Click…
Drug-Related Dreams
Dreams are how your subconscious mind communicates. In addiction recovery, drug-related dreams can be a way to heal from the…
Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse
Research suggests that it is the desire to avoid chronic pain rather than the actual presence or chronic pain that…
Workplace Drug Policies
Employers enact drug-free work policies to prevent accidents and lost productivity. How can these policies help employers and employees?
Top Risk Factors for Addiction
What are the risk factors for addiction? Learn more about the top risk factors that lead to the development of…
The Myth of Hitting Rock Bottom
When discussing the dangers of drug abuse, you may have come across the terminology "rock bottom" which signifies the theoretically…
How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction
If you know someone struggling with a drug addiction, it's important to approach the topic with care. Here are five…
Dealing With an Addicted Spouse
Addiction is a family disease that can be difficult on marriages, as the non-addicted spouse often takes on much more…
Effect of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Over the past two years, the numbers of workers with substance misuse and mental health issues have risen. How can…
Polysubstance Abuse
Polysubstance abuse involves the use of multiple substances and can have dangerous and deadly side effects. Learn the risks and…
Gateway Drugs
Do not be deceived by their "less intense" nature. These four common "gateway" drugs can cause just as much harm…
How to Stop Enabling an Addict
Enabling can encourage destructive behaviors. Instead, encourage your loved one to take responsibility for his or her health and actions.
The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction
For drug rehab programs may provide insight into the deep-rooted causes of substance abuse going back years.
The Cost of Addiction
The cost of addiction is high, both financially and emotinally. Learn what drug or alcohol addiction is costing you.
How to Help a Loved One
Your loved one knows they need help — What's next? Learn how to be a support system & help them find…
The Cost of Workplace Addiction
Workplace addiction can lead to theft, decreased productivity, increased absenses and more. Discover the cost of addiction in the workplace.
The Connection Between Addiction and Aggression
What is the connection between aggression and addiction? How are the two related? Why do they often go hand-in-hand? Find…
Exploring Addiction Myths
Sadly many myths exist about addiction that can lead to increased stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Separate addiction myth from…
The Connection Between Violence and Addiction
Violence and addiction are often intertwined. Lean what this means in terms of finding treatment for both aggression and substance…
What to Do When Your Friend Relapses
The bonds you will forge with others in drug rehab is an important part of the process. That's why a…
Dangers of Drug Cocktails
The FDA issued a new warning on the dangers of mixing medications. Learn about the dangers of "drug cocktails" and…
Bullying and Drug Abuse
For the teenager or adult that turns to substance use, drug rehab provides a way to get help to break…
Tolerance vs. Addiction
Drug tolerance is different from drug addiction, although there are similarities between the two. Learn the difference between tolerance and…