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Is Alcohol or Drug Addiction Genetic?

Are you more likely to develop a substance use disorder if one of your parents struggled with alcohol or drug use? If a family member has had issues with substance...

What Kind of People Go to Rehab?

"What kind of people go to rehab?" There isn't a simple answer to this question because anyone can be affected by addiction. This also means that anyone can choose...

Workplace Accidents and Drug or Alcohol Abuse

Drug and alcohol abuse has a significant impact on the workplace, with an estimated 15.5 million employed individuals admitting to illicit drug use, according to...

What are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Before the First Stage – Pre-Alcoholism Alcoholism does not appear without warning. Many signs exist before someone becomes dependent on alcohol. In this early stage,...

Holiday Season Relapse Prevention

Maintaining a sober lifestyle becomes more difficult, especially for those in early recovery. Take action before cravings start, and you’ll have a greater chance of preventing relapse during the holiday season. These five steps will help you manage the stress and pressure of holidays.

Dealing with Addiction During the Coronavirus Pandemic

With Sara Dungan and Michael Wilkerson “When you are looking at the TV or on the radio, all of the things that are going on, the morbidity and mortality from the...

Depression in Men and the Link To Substance Abuse and Addiction

Depression is the most common mental health issue facing adults in our country. Fortunately, it is very treatable. However, many individuals, especially men, don’t seek...

Should I Seek Help for Alcohol or Drug Use?

By Zach Ludwig, LPC-MHSP Deciding to seek help with substance use issues for yourself or a loved one is difficult. Denial, rationalization, and avoidance mark the...

The Major Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder — and the 3-Step Treatment Process

People with alcohol use dependence cannot control their alcohol usage, leading to negative outcomes in many aspects of their life. By Chaunie Brusie You may have heard...

Pell City Addiction Treatment – A Recovery Story

I started drinking heavily around the age of 21. I knew alcohol wasn’t helping me live my best life, but I never felt able to control it so I continued drinking. I was...

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