What is National Recovery Month? September is Recovery Month In its 25th year, Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for…
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As part of National Recovery Month, here is a list of terms often heard in regards to recovery and their meaning. Co-Occurring Disorder – Co-Occurring…
If parents consume alcohol, it is more likely that their children will drive under its influence. This is one of the conclusions of a new…
Each September during the National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) observance, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (http://www.samhsa.gov), within the U.S. Department of…
Stoked and coked. The coca in Coca Cola was cocaine until 1929. Now the corporate giant has bought about of fifth of Monster Energy Drinks…
Since so much of our scientific understanding of addiction is relatively new, and since so much about drug and alcohol use is tied up in…
Mental and substance use disorders affect millions of Americans and directly touch the lives of individuals, family members, neighbors, and colleagues. Given the widespread impact…
By ABBY ELLIN, NY Times Rodney Zimmers was 21 years old and 135 pounds when he got off heroin and cocaine for good. Three years…
Do emotionally orphaned children turn to drugs to fill the void? If you haven’t got time for your child’s pain, make the time; You can pay…