Looking for Treatment Programs in Tennessee? According data reported by the Tennessee Department of Health*, the drug overdose death rate continues to increase.  This increase in drug usage [...]

Looking for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Alabama? According to the latest available data reported by the Alabama Department of Mental Health*, the drug overdose death rate continues to [...]

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 Coronavirus can be overwhelming,” [...]

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 out the support necessary [...]

By Zach Ludwig, LPC-MHSP Deciding to reach out for help with substance use issues for yourself or a loved one is difficult. The disease of addiction is marked by denial, rationalization, and [...]

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 the terms “alcohol [...]

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 out with friends one night [...]

Question: Is involuntary commitment for drug abuse legal in Alabama? Answer:  No, forcing someone into substance abuse treatment, also known as involuntary commitment, is not legal for adults in [...]

ALCOHOL 101 Learning New Facts and Remembering What You Forgot Think you know everything you need about alcohol? Guess again. This Alcohol 101 primer will not only teach you new things but also [...]

Food writer Hadley Tomicki, with his daughter, takes a photo Monday of a new mural of Anthony Bourdain on a wall of a Santa Monica, Calif., restaurant. Celebrity chef Bourdain, who killed himself [...]

How to Help Someone on Drugs who Doesn’t Want Help You know that your loved one needs to stop abusing drugs or alcohol and have confronted him or her about it. When someone refuses [...]

Slip vs. Relapse? Is a slip and relapse the same thing? Many people in recovery hear the terms slip and relapse, and wonder if they are the same thing. Sometimes slip and relapse are used [...]

The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. By taking care of ourselves and recognizing certain signs, we can prevent relapse. One of the tools [...]

People are sometimes surprised to learn that nurses can have a drug or alcohol addiction. Especially when they’re in the field of taking care of others. Sadly, it’s a fact. The American Nurses [...]

If your family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol, getting treatment sooner than later is very important. While there will never be a “perfect time” to get professional help, the holiday [...]

Formerly called shell shock, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was once believed to only affect war veterans. Today, we know much more about this complex mental health condition, including [...]

While firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders put themselves in harm’s way and bravely face terrible violence and tragedies—they are still human. Just like everybody [...]

When looking into addiction treatment programs, it’s important to know the difference between inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. While both programs have a lot in common, inpatient [...]

For most teens, going back to school evokes all kinds of emotions, from excitement to fear and anxiety. School also brings increased stress due to peer pressure. It’s not surprising that the [...]