Today, there is a broad range of addiction recovery programs available, but the option that most addiction treatment centers use is the 12-Step recovery model.…
Pain-relieving drugs called opioids are highly effective in situations of chronic or severe pain. Yet, these drugs are highly addictive, significantly when misused. Whenever possible,…
Benzodiazepines are a type of prescription drug used to treat sleeping disorders and anxiety. They can also create a high, which is why some people…
Eating disorders are not just about the way a person eats food. They are a type of mental health disorder and often are a component…
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 11, 2021. It is a day to bring awareness and help men and women struggling with alcohol addiction and…
Drug and alcohol addiction changes many facets of a person’s life. That’s why treatment needs to embrace a wide range of needs to create a…
Controlling negative thoughts and behaviors that often follow is a big part of addiction recovery. One way to do this is through mindfulness training, a…
If you suspect that someone you love is suffering from disordered eating, it is vital to seek treatment as soon as possible. This term covers…
Feeling anxious about meeting a new person or speaking in front of others is not unusual or unhealthy. Yet, for some people, social interaction is…
The country continues to feel the fallout from the effects of the opioid epidemic that first arose in the early 1990s. Places like Virginia are…