Statistics About Alcoholism Alcohol is a major part of American culture. In spite of the fact that “social drinking” is deeply entrenched in societal standards, and in spite  of the fact that the majority ...

Overcoming Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol use disorder is a chronic and relapsing issue, characterized by an inability to quit or cut back on alcohol consumption despite an accumulation of personal consequences. These consequences ...

Making a Resolution for This Year After a year like the one we’ve had, the idea of formulating a list of New Year’s resolutions might seem like a little too much to muster. The ...

Maintaining Recovery Over the Holidays The holiday season can be an exceptionally trying time as it is - for those of us in addiction recovery, this time of the year can prove to be ...

When you enter into addiction recovery (this is especially common in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12 step program), you will undoubtedly hear people say, “Don’t make any major changes within ...

What is Xanax? Xanax, the brand name for the commonly prescribed drug alprazolam, is most frequently used for the treatment of severe anxiety disorders. This medication acts quickly and has a short half-life, meaning ...

Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction Over the course of the past two decades, prescription drug abuse and addiction have become major public health and safety concerns throughout the United States. According to the National ...

While getting sick is an expected and common part of life, feeling under-the-weather can be a major relapse trigger for those who are new to sobriety. Most individuals who were actively abusing drugs and/or ...