The Long History of Addiction

The Long History of Addiction

                                  The Long History of Addiction   While addiction and alcoholism have gained a lot more recognition in the last 10-20 years, the issue is one that is almost as old as mankind itself. History tells us that since man first crushed...
Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

Warning Signs of Substance Abuse “How do I know if someone is abusing drugs or abusing alcohol?”   When left untreated, substance abuse can have a serious impact on the body and mind. Alcohol or drug abuse also negatively affects home, work and school life,...
Top 5 Songs About Addiction and Recovery

Top 5 Songs About Addiction and Recovery

Top 5 Songs About Addiction and Recovery “Sober” – Pink In this song, singer Pink talks about being the sober one at the party and the sense of strength that comes from it, singing, “How do I feel this good sober?”.  Pink gave up drugs in 1995. “Under The...
Top 7 Relapse Triggers

Top 7 Relapse Triggers

Top 7 Relapse Triggers   Before we get into discussing potential relapse triggers to be aware of, we think it is important to address what a relapse actually is. What is a relapse? A relapse, in terms of substance abuse and related recovery efforts, is...