In 1987, the American Medical Association declared addiction a disease, changing the lives of many abusers who longed for recovery, but could not afford it. Classifying it as a...

It is believed that the first New Year’s celebration was about 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylonia, but it was quite different than our modern holiday. For one thing,...

The holidays can be stressful and exhausting enough without taxing your system with booze and hangovers. It can be even more difficult if you are in recovery or just...

When you are grappling with a substance use disorder, either your own or that of a loved one, you can feel like a lone warrior in the battle. The...

Dealing with depression during the holidays is as common as seeing houses covered in Christmas lights and Santa Claus in the shopping centers, but is certainly not as jolly....

Because each person’s reasons, methods, and frequency of drinking are different, there isn’t an exact answer to this question. So instead of how long it takes to get addicted...

Communication: the act of conveying information from one being to another through the use of mutually understood language, signs, and symbols. We often run into trouble when what is...

Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a difficult challenge to overcome, especially if you attempt to go it alone. A natural drug and alcohol detox plan should be created...

Are you ready to give up alcohol or drugs? Have you tried in the past without success? Do you have a good support system? Do you know where to...