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Bradford Expands with Parkdale Center – Addiction Treatment for ProfessionalsBradford Health Services Expands into the Midwest with Acquisition of Parkdale Center Bradford Health Services is proud to announce its expansion into the Midwest through the acquisition of Parkdale Center, a nationally recognized provider of confident … |
Driving Under the Influence: the Dangers of Drugged Driving
When someone mentions driving under the influence, most people automatically think of alcohol, but drugged driving is...
Middle School Students in the Middle of Addiction
It may surprise some parents to learn that their children will first encounter drugs when they make the transition...
The Link Between Drug Addiction and Sexual Addiction
Do you Suffer from Drug Addiction or Sex Addiction? Combining Sex & Drugs Can Lead To Addictive Behavior The link...
Al-Anon: Breaking the Cycle for Families
Lois Wilson founded Al-Anon in 1951 because she realized that as important as her husband’s sobriety was, it was only...
Social Media Addiction: Genuine Disorder or Joke?
It is not uncommon to find articles talking about social media and addiction in a joking manner, but as a society we...
Women and Prescription Drug Abuse
The 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that 2.4 million Americans abused prescription drugs...
The Troubling Persistence of Substance Abuse on the College Campus
Unfortunately, substance abuse on college campuses is nothing new, but we have actually seen a troublesome rise in...
The Addicted Brain
UC Berkeley researchers recently released findings that could be critical to understanding the addicted brain. The...
Can You Drink Nonalcoholic Beverages in Recovery?
Can a recovering alcoholic have nonalcoholic beer? Are mocktails OK in recovery?
Ten Signs Your Loved One May Be an Alcoholic
Wedding toasts, happy hours, and New Year’s Eve are common occasions to have fun with loved ones and a drink. Our culture tends to normalize the consumption of alcohol.
What is a Functioning Alcoholic?
It might be a friend, family member, or colleague. They would consume alcohol regularly and rarely go to an event or get-together with no alcoholic drinks.
Helping vs. Enabling
Do you have a loved one who struggles with addiction? It’s natural for you to want to help them overcome their issues with substance abuse.