Vicodin – the Biggest Gateway Drug of Today’s Youth
Vicodin is a prescription medication that is often viewed as “safe” because it’s a medication prescribed by a doctor. Sadly, Vicodin has become “the biggest gateway drug of today’s youth,” says Art Coburn – author of this post. The following is a guest post by Art Coburn, founder of HeroinAddictionHelpGuide.com. Art is a recovering addict…
Read MoreBipolar Disorder – Dr. Fred Von Gunten Shares His Experiences and Successes
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness. Like all mental illnesses, it changes the way the brain works, which in turn changes the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. Often these brain changes cause the person with bipolar disorder to use and/or abuse alcohol or drugs – an effort sometimes referred to as “self-medicating.” Mental…
Read MoreChanging Drinking Habits – 6 Things to Know
Changing Drinking Habits – is it possible to reduce how much you drink but still continue drinking? Or if you drink too much are you an alcoholic? Sometimes the holidays bring on the excess – whether it’s food or baked goods, candy or alcohol, staying up too late or not getting enough exercise. And, often…
Read MoreNew Years’ Resolutions – 5 Tips on How to Keep Them
New Years’ Resolutions – we often make them but within weeks are having a hard time following through. Darlene Lancer shares 5 tips for keeping yours this year, but first, a bit about Darlene. Darlene Lancer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of How To Speak Your Mind – Become Assertive and…
Read MoreCosts of Addiction Treatment – How Do You Recover From Drug Addiction or Alcoholism if You Can’t Afford It?
Costs of Addiction Treatment can put many rehab programs beyond the reach of people desperate to recover from drug addiction or alcoholism. What can a person do if they can’t afford a residential treatment program? Or perhaps they are put off by some of the concepts of a 12-step program, or they might be overwhelmed…
Read MoreAlcohol Abuse | Drug Abuse – Is a Family Member or Friend’s Substance Abuse Ruining Your Holidays?
Alcohol abuse | drug abuse – Tis the season, I’m afraid. Based on the outreach I receive from Thanksgiving through the New Year, year after year, the holidays are often the time when family members and friends have extended periods of time with a loved one who abuses drugs or alcohol. This means extended periods…
Read MoreChristmas Blues? 9 Tips to Cope with Holiday Depression
Depression, sadness, holiday blues? Sometimes these feelings creep up around this time of year. Darlene Lancer shares some of the common causes along with tips for coping, but first, a bit about Darlene. Darlene Lancer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of How To Speak Your Mind – Become Assertive and Set…
Read MoreLet It Go – Nice Saying, But How?
“Let It Go.” For years I couldn’t relate to this phrase. It seemed so overused, and frankly one that got my blood boiling because it sounded so overly simplistic. Yet, it’s now one of my favorite phrases. In fact on heavy stress days, I’m practically chanting, “Let it go….” So how does it work for…
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