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Addiction is a rough and challenging path for many people. The fact that you are here right now looking for a way to reach out for help means that you have taken the first step in recovery, you have admitted that you have a problem. Now that you recognize the problem it is time to …

As many should know, alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States. Though progress is being made, underage drinking remains a persistent problem. According to the 2017 NSDUH, about 7.4 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 20 report current alcohol consumption; this represents nearly 20% of …

According to a 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 1.4 million teens needed treatment for an illicit drug problem. With teens, their developing brains are more prone to addiction and abuse as teenage brains adapt more quickly to repeated drug use, leading to cravings and dependence. Addiction most commonly begins during …

When recently recovering from addiction, it’s important to be around the ones you trust and people who want the best for you. Whether you’re working on rebuilding a romantic relationship that barely survived addiction, connecting with new friends, or just trying to get along with coworkers at your job, there is a craft to building …

The road to sobriety is extremely difficult for many people. However, in a sense, the real work begins once a person leaves rehab and attempts to recover their previous life. One comparison is that it is very much like emerging from a cave. The darkness of addiction is replaced by the resumption of a normal …

Facing and overcoming an addiction is a serious feat for anyone. Addiction is an epidemic that not only plagues millions of individuals each year, but also millions of families who are also involved with those struggling with addiction. If you are struggling with addiction or if you have recently completed an addiction recovery program, it …