“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”  The journey of recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism can be a great journey indeed. People struggling with chemical dependency may [...]

There is no age requirement for chemical dependency. Drug addiction and alcoholism can grab hold of someone at any age. Identifying the symptoms of this disease and stopping it from developing [...]

Finding much needed clarity, stillness, and strength. Meditation factors into each person’s recovery process differently. While some people may find that immersing themselves into a particular [...]

Drugs and Alcohol in the Intense World of Sports Whether at the high-school, collegiate, or professional levels there is tremendous pressure on athletes to be the best. Fans, family, coaches, and [...]

There are 10 major organ systems in the human body, and unsurprisingly, drug and alcohol abuse affects each of them negatively. When one or more of these organs are damaged, you risk serious [...]

Learn, Listen, and Love When our loved ones enter addiction recovery, we want to do everything we can to prevent a relapse. Through learning, listening, and loving you can provide the support [...]

A chemical dependency to prescription medication can develop whether or not you have a history of addiction. In particular, medications for pain management can quickly become addictive. These [...]

Understanding the Difference Between Abuse and Addiction Substance abuse and substance addiction are often used interchangeably. In reality, people addicted to substances and people who abuse [...]

How to Contend with Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Drugs and alcohol in the workplace are more common than people realize. For those in recovery and in the throes of addiction, these [...]

Whether it be in cocktails, beer, or even ice cream, alcohol is all around us. Most restaurants offer beer and wine with your dinner and dinner, or even mimosas and bloody marys with your [...]