Addiction affects the entire family. Those struggling with addiction may lie or manipulate loved ones. Family members may stress or worry about their child, spouse, or loved one dealing with addiction. Unfortunately, addiction can tear families apart, making it more difficult for everyone to heal. Support from family and loved ones is crucial to successful…
After you have completed an addiction treatment program it is vital to be involved in aftercare. Just like you could not beat the addiction on your own, you do not want to try to maintain your sobriety on your own. A rehab aftercare program provides the stability you need to stay on the straight and…
Each person desires to stay sober after undergoing drug detox and rehabilitation. However, withdrawal symptoms may cause an intense craving for the previously used drug. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 60% of people who struggled with addiction relapse within one year of treatment. Applying a combination of various relapse prevention…
Many people misunderstand the term “drug addiction.” They believe that drug addiction is a choice people make and that these people lack willpower and moral principles. People who struggle with addiction can’t “just stop using drugs,” even if they want to. When you ask, “What is drug addiction?” you’ll find that drug addiction is a…
If you’re a recovering alcoholic – whether you’re early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt – cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren’t easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to…
Beaverton, Oregon is a family-friendly city with sprawling parks and many shopping places. Several communities form to create this city. Located in the Tualatin River Valley, this dynamic town is 19.6 square miles and has 97,000 residents. In addition, the city is ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. However,…
Beaverton Oregon is a family-friendly city with sprawling parks and many shopping places. Several communities form to create this city. Located in the Tualatin River Valley, this dynamic town is 19.6 square miles and has 97,000 residents. In addition, the city is ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. However,…
When you or a loved one is struggling with a drinking problem, alcohol abuse or alcoholism, it can be difficult to find help and rehab that supports your personalized needs. However, it’s important to find alcohol treatment in Vancouver WA at this time. Admitting that you have severe difficulty or an inability to control or…
Help and rehab go hand in hand. However, finding treatment that offers the care that you need isn’t always easy. In fact, there are many programs out there, but rehab centers don’t offer them all. One of the best programs that you can look for is outpatient addiction treatment in Beaverton Oregon. What Is Outpatient…
Alcohol is entirely legal in the United States for anyone above the age of 21. This legal status leads far too many people to assume that alcohol is harmless. This is unfortunate because it is a false assumption. Alcohol is, in fact, one of the more dangerous addictive substances known to man. It can be…