by Jodee Redmond | Jan 21, 2019 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse |
It’s not uncommon for people who use drugs to use more than one at a time. Many people don’t consider alcohol to be a drug, even though it has the capability to alter a person’s mood and perceptions when they are under its influence. When heroin and alcohol are mixed,...
by Jodee Redmond | Jan 14, 2019 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse |
There are a number of risk factors for addiction, such as a person’s genetic makeup, his age when he first used addictive drugs, the type of drug he is taking, how long he took it, and how much of it he takes. Have you ever wondered whether your career choice could...
by Jodee Redmond | Jan 2, 2019 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Detoxification, Drug Abuse, Recovery |
You may be wondering why someone trying to get clean of one type of drug (alcohol) would take another type of drug (benzos) during detoxification. The answer is that when a person with an alcohol abuse problem goes into withdrawal, he will likely experience some...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 18, 2018 | Addiction, Al-Anon, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Recovery |
If you love someone with a substance use disorder, whether they’re a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or friend, it’s important to set clear boundaries for the terms of your relationship. Substance abuse robs your loved one of the ability to think clearly....
by Jodee Redmond | Dec 7, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Recovery |
There is a stigma surrounding people with substance abuse issues, and that’s a fact. Some people still hold onto the belief that addiction is a sign of a moral weakness or a character flaw. If you are speaking to someone who holds this view, it’s likely that nothing...
by Jodee Redmond | Nov 27, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Recovery |
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration, joy, and giving. However, the results of a 2015 Healthline survey found that most people find this time of year very stressful. There are multiple demands on everyone’s time, for one thing. The rich foods,...
