by admin | Jul 6, 2018 | Addiction, Blog, Drug Rehab, Recovery
Service Animals and Recovery More and more service animals—specifically dogs— are being spotted everywhere we go. Service animals are very useful in helping individuals with the various things they struggle with. Service dogs or service animals are defined by the...
by admin | Jun 29, 2018 | Addiction, Blog
The Media and Addiction Portrayal Often, drug addiction or alcohol consumption or smoking is depicted in the media in either a watered-down “no big deal format” or an exaggerated manner. Sitcoms often portray someone who is deemed “a total loser” by viewers hitting...
by admin | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog, Drug Abuse, Ecstasy
Ecstasy Sadly, ecstasy is one of the most popular used drugs —especially among youth —today. In fact, it is estimated that there are 9 million ecstasy users worldwide. Although ecstasy is illegal, the young adults and teens who most often use the drug don’t...
by admin | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog
Is the US Losing the Fight Against Drugs? Recent studies show that across all demographics, genders, and generations drug use is on the rise in the United States. The use of drugs in the US has reached alarming levels—whether it be heroin use, marijuana use,...
by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog, e-cigarettes
Juuling and Teens With the rise of vaping among teenagers and the concern of addiction at such a young vulnerable age, another vice has presented itself to the teenage market: juuling. Juuling is a lot like vaping in that it’s like an e-cigarette with a pleasant odor...
by admin | May 30, 2018 | Addiction, Alcohol Detox, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, Blog, Outpatient Rehab Programs, Recovery
Outpatient Alcohol Addiction Treatment Many individuals struggling with alcohol addiction decide to do an outpatient program (instead of a live-in inpatient treatment) to aid in their recovery. Although length and intensity can vary depending upon each individuals...
by admin | May 25, 2018 | Addiction, Blog
Men and Addiction Not surprisingly, men and women are very different when it comes to addiction and treatment for addiction. Research is often geared at gender differences when it comes to drug abuse and addiction. Some recent statistics from the Substance Abuse and...
by admin | May 20, 2018 | Blog, Marijuana Addiction, Street Drugs
Is Spice Marijuana? With the legalization of marijuana in some states, and many people claiming to take “legal” marijuana to help them sleep at night or for common ailments, many people are wondering about the different types of marijuana and what is safe and what...
by admin | May 15, 2018 | Blog, Mental Health
What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often joked about in society. Someone who like to have their hands meticulously clean, or someone who likes their spices alphabetized int eh pantry may be accused lightly of having OCD. In fact, OCD is a mental...
by admin | May 10, 2018 | Blog, Blood Alcohol Level, Drinking and Driving, Drug Abuse, DUI
Drug Related Car Crashes on Rise in Uta A recent report in a Salt Lake City newspaper indicated that drug-related fatal car crashes are on the rise in Utah again. The report indicates that 108 individuals from Utah were killed in incidents where someone chose to...
