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What Are Signs of Meth Addiction?

Meth, or methamphetamine, is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that is made in clandestine laboratories. It can be snorted, orally

Let's Get Our Facts Straight About Sex Addiction

How to tell the difference between a high sex drive and sex addiction

Sex for the wrong reasons could be damaging to your physical and mental health.

12 Step Program and The Benefits For Substance Abuse Recovery

A 12 step program for substance abuse recovery is an important tool for those who are beginning their journey to a new life in sobriety. 12 step programs can be considered the core of addiction recovery and when properly implemented can be a great resource for those who apply them to their recovery.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem

Am I an alcoholic? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're definitely not alone. People who enjoy one light beer each night wonder about it, as do those who rarely drink but overdo it at weddings or boozy book club meetings from time to time. And someone in any of those groups might turn out to be an alcoholic—or not.

New way to find substance abuse treatment centers

The Trump Administration is unveiling a new way to find substance abuse treatment centers.

Learned Helplessness And It's Connection To Substance Abuse

Balboa Horizons examines the connection between learned helplessness and substance abuse addiction.

Is substance abuse coverage as equal as required?

One of the much-heralded provisions of the Affordable Care Act is that mental health and substance abuse treatment now has to be covered by health insurance and have "parity" with other medical coverage.

Choosing an addiction treatment center: 13 principles + 5 questions

There are thousands of addiction treatment centers in the U.S. alone. How do you know which is the right place for you? We help guide your process here.

Youth Substance Abuse Prevention & Education

At Prosser Thrive, we're about making substance abuse prevention a community effort. Get involved and help us make Prosser a drug-free community.

Substance abuse among nurses—warning signs and barriers

Research published in Substance Abuse journal has found that 48 percent of the respondents in a study on drug abuse within the nursing profession reported drug or alcohol use at work. The study was conducted to learn more about substance abuse issues in conjunction with mental illness in nurses, specifically about on-the-job use and prevention. The article, Substance Use and Mental Illness Among Nurses: Workplace Warning…

How Working for a Treatment Center Helps Sobriety

Relapse is a scary prospect for people in recovery. Have you considered how working for a treatment center could help your sobriety?

Important Things To Consider When Choosing A Residential Addiction Treatment Center

Important Things To Consider When Choosing A Residential Addiction Treatment Center Often times, due to urgency in finding treatment locally- people often choose whatever is available without fir...

Will I get a job after substance abuse rehab?

Many women go back to work after substance abuse rehab and have successful careers. You may worry that taking time away from your job to enter rehab might allow your skills to become rusty from disuse. This is far from the truth- in fact, taking the time away to go to a substance abuse treatment … Continue reading "Will I get a job after substance abuse rehab?"

Double Whammy: When Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Collide

Clinicians must recognize when mental illness and substance abuse occur together in order to offer more effective treatment.

Do I Need a Substance Abuse Assessment Prior to Entering Rehab?

Substance abuse assessment is usually the 1st step to entering drug or alcohol detox or rehab. It helps counselors diagnose and correctly plan treatment.

5 Substance Abuse Facts Every HR Professional Should Know

Drug and alcohol problems and substance abuse at work cannot be ignored by HR managers. How can addiction treatment and EAPs benefit employers & employees?