
What Are the Signs of Drug Use on Your Face?
Addiction, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, TreatmentWhat Drugs Do to Your Face
You may think that no one knows you are dealing with a substance problem. However, very often the signs of drug use are right there on your face. It is true that your physical appearance, even your face, can be greatly…

Are You Addicted to OxyContin?
Addiction, Opiates, Opioids, Substance Abuse, TreatmentAm I Addicted to OxyContin
An OxyContin addiction may have caught you completely by surprise when those innocent pain pills led to opioid use disorder. If you suspect you have built up a tolerance to it, and wonder if you are addicted to OxyContin,…

Executive Burnout Recovery
Dual Diagnosis, Executive, Mental Health, Recovery, TreatmentHow Do You Recovery From Executive Burnout?
Employee burnout is now more common than ever before. Executive burnout recovery can assist someone through a mental health and/or substance use challenge.
The demands of daily life can quickly…

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Symptoms and Timeline
Addiction, Alcohol, News, TreatmentWhen you are ready to get help for an alcohol use disorder (AUD), it is a good idea to be prepared in advance. Learn about alcohol withdrawal syndrome and the detox symptoms timeline.
AUD affects 15 million Americans and contributes to about…

Marriage Retreats for Substance Abuse
Addiction, Couples, Recovery, Rehab, Substance Abuse, TreatmentCouples and Addiction Recovery
Couples dealing with addiction will benefit from marriage retreats for substance abuse. These specialized programs provide couples with needed coping tools to help each other succeed in recovery.
Most married…

Can You Overdose on Cocaine?
Addiction, Cocaine, Drug Abuse, TreatmentIt has a rich history as a party drug, so you may wonder, “Can you overdose on cocaine?”
One only needs to look to celebrities to know the answer. Examples are John Belushi, Ike Turner, Whitney Houston, and baseball players Jose Fernandez…

Step 2 of AA
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentWhat Does Step 2 in AA Mean?
Step 2 of A.A: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Since the 1930s, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a vital resource for people in recovery seeking peer support…

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?
Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment
Learn about the 3 stages of alcoholism, and how to stop progression of the disease.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common disease and remains the number one substance that people seek out treatment for. But before someone reaches the…

Can You Die from Withdrawal?
Addiction, Substance Abuse, TreatmentIs it true you can die from withdrawal?
It is possible, but only if you attempt to detox without supervision.
The dreaded withdrawal phase of recovery is something that anyone who has a substance dependency would like to avoid. The truth…

Functional Alcoholics and Codependent Wives
Addiction, Alcohol, Couples, TreatmentWhat Does Codependency Mean in Alcoholism?
Like peanut butter and jelly, functional alcoholics and codependent wives tend to go together. Learn how to spot this dysfunction and get help.
Can it be that the wife of an alcoholic can become…