by Mary Beth Adomaitis | Aug 3, 2017 | Addiction |
Growing up in an environment where a sibling or parent has a substance abuse problem is not only confusing for a child, but frightening as well. Between the arguments and unusual behavior that typically come without much of an explanation, children are often left...
by Mary Beth Adomaitis | Jul 11, 2017 | Addiction |
If your family has a history of drug or alcohol abuse, it may seem as if you are destined to become addicted yourself or that you won’t be able to overcome your addiction because of your chaotic environment or familial influences. You may have heard that addiction is...
by Mary Beth Adomaitis | Jul 3, 2017 | Addiction |
Like in many other areas of the United States, opioid addiction is a serious issue in Texas. While the state is home to four of the nation’s top 25 cities with the highest rates of opioid abuse, the overall number of opioid deaths is low. It was reported that in 2016,...
by Mary Beth Adomaitis | Jun 23, 2017 | Addiction |
Using illicit drugs and alcohol or abusing prescriptions is harmful for any woman, but more so if she’s pregnant. As the substances travel throughout your bloodstream, they also enter the unborn baby through the umbilical cord and placenta. Saving your life is vital...
by Mary Beth Adomaitis | Jun 16, 2017 | Recovery |
Completing rehab may be one of the most emotional and physical tasks your loved one has ever endured, especially after what seems like an eternity of battling a drug or alcohol addiction. You’ve lived with the addiction, as well as with the struggles, endless lies,...
