Five Triggers of Relapse and How to Avoid Them It’s not uncommon for people who struggle with addictions to relapse at least once during recovery. Some even fall off the wagon several times before getting sober for the last time. In fact, despite FDA-approved treatments for nicotine, alcohol,[…]
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Preparing for Life and Recovery Following Treatment The end of substance use treatment is just the beginning of the road to recovery. Your child will need your help and support to get there. Keeping your child healthy following treatment Many parents expect their child to be “fixed” following[…]
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What to Look for – and What to Avoid – when Searching for an Addiction Treatment Program Unfortunately, addiction treatment can be a profitable opportunity for those preying upon vulnerable families. Some parents have children who have become victims of the ‘patient brokering’ system. This a network of[…]
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Covering the Costs of Addiction Treatment, Whether Insured or Not When your top priority is helping a sick loved one get well, it’s overwhelming to add financial hurdles to the mix. We know that making treatment more accessible and affordable requires advocacy and work at the policy level.[…]
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Realizing that your teen or young adult child needs help for their substance use or addiction can be scary and overwhelming, and you are not alone have no idea where to begin. There is no one-size-fits-all answer so it can take a fair amount of research to figure[…]
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It is essential to educate the population about adolescent substance use, which is the largest public health problem in America today. Public health measures must be put in place to identify and treat at-risk teens. Key Takeaways American culture, specifically the media’s glamorization of smoking, drinking and other[…]
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Overview Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely usedsubstance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety risks. Reducing underage drinking will require community-based efforts to monitor the activities of youth[…]
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The first step to getting help is being able to recognize the physical, mental, and emotional signs, like abrupt weight or personality changes in your friends or family members. The following list of signs may indicate an adolescent is having a problem with substance abuse. The first step[…]
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People who become addicted to drugs or alcohol typically go through predictable stages of abuse. Understanding these stages can help you recognize a problem and seek help before substance use becomes a dependence. Experimentation Alcohol or drug use starts with experimentation or voluntary use. In this stage, the[…]
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Figuring out if your child is using substances can be challenging. Many of the signs and symptoms are typical teen or young adult behavior. Many are also symptoms of mental health issues, including depression or anxiety. If you have reason to suspect use, don’t be afraid to err[…]
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