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....
Atlanta Rehab Center Alternatives
Bradford Health Services in Birmingham Drug and alcohol addiction grabs a hold of people from Atlanta, Georgia for a variety of reasons, in numerous ways. Once the...
Signs of Alcohol or Drug Abuse in Teen Behavior Changes
The teen years are a challenging time for both teenagers and their parents. Teenagers, stuck between adulthood and childhood, must contend with a number of physical and...
Extended Care for Addiction
Extended care addiction treatment is designed to address more complex substance abuse issues. For those who are unable to achieve or maintain sobriety after...
Support from Denial to Recovery
You are not Alone with Addiction Admitting drug or alcohol abuse has become a problem can be the most difficult step for a person with an addiction or their loved ones....
The Power of Admitting Powerlessness
The First Step toward Addiction Recovery The first step of a 12-step program is to admit that you are powerless over your addiction, and consequently, your life has...
Interventions
What to do when a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem. Perhaps a family member or a friend of yours has a drug problem and you are concerned about them. Maybe you...
Helping Children Understand Addiction
Helping small children understand alcoholism or drug addiction in the family can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there is a wealth of advice to draw upon, especially...
Drug Abuse Myths: Learn the Facts
There are many myths surrounding drug usage and abuse. Debunking these untruths is the first step in understanding how dangerous and widespread the problem of drug...
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 a piece of the puzzle. She, too, had been affected...