To My Mother, Who Blames Herself for My Addiction
I put my mother through hell when I was bound by the crippling disease of addiction. I was in a dark place, full of terror
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Denial: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It
Denial can be experienced by anyone. It arises from events or circumstances that make people feel that their sense of control is threatened. However, those
Vigilant Parents: Learn to Identify Teen Substance Use
From the moment our newborns are nestled in our arms, we do everything in our power to protect our children. We brush off snarky terms like “helicopter parent” and “snowplow parent,” knowing in our hearts that our commitment to the well-being of our kids matters more than the perceptions of teachers and other adults in their lives. Yet it is that same devotion to our children that can blind us to the symptoms of substance use disorders.
The Lumineers’ III: A Sound for Substance Abuse
The new album and accompanying music videos feature songs that tackle the hard realities of drug abuse, familial turmoil, and broken households, problems that are unfortunately often yoked together. The songs are segmented into three chapters and tell the story of three generations (hence the name) of the Sparks family, a fictional counterpart to the real families that collapse over these hurdles every day.
Hepatitis and Addiction
Hepatitis is often linked with drug and alcohol addiction because substance abuse is the most common way through which forms of Hepatitis are spread and developed. Hepatitis comes in many forms: viral, bacterial, chemical, and metabolic. It is a chronic condition that causes liver inflammation and, without treatment, can be fatal.
5 Simple Drug Refusal Strategies
Navigating social situations is hard enough without the compounding pressures of substances use. Many teens avoid social situations to prevent feeling uncomfortable. However, with these
Grieving a Child lost to Addiction
“To surrender to one’s own grief and become actively engaged in it requires tremendous courage. This courage is vastly different from showing a cheerful face to our friends when we are hurting. Real courage is owning up to the fact
Drug Overdose: A Chilling Problem Across the Nation
International Overdose Awareness Day is held each year on August 31st to help spread awareness around overdoses and reduce the stigma that surrounds drug overdose fatalities. Drug overdoses are tragic occurrences that happen far too frequently, leaving friends and families devastated.
The Pain of Addiction On A Family
Addiction Affects the Family Addiction is a cunning, baffling and powerful disease. It has the ability to strip anyone of the will or desire to
5 Fun Sober Summer Activities
Summertime is a time to relax, bask in the sun, and take a vacation away from the monotony of everyday life. However, if your regular
