Sponsorship
A person struggling with addiction is provided encouragement, guidance and accountability from someone else with years of recovery and experience.
Treatment Adherence
Treatment may be a distressing ordeal, but there are simple guidelines that will make the transition easier.
Stress and Anxiety
Co-occurring disorders are treated alongside of substance use disorders. Mental health is a crucial part in lasting recovery.
World Drug Report
View the latest information on the worldwide illicit drug production, distribution, and consumption.
Adolescent Mental Illnesses
Mental illness affects teenagers with conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar. Teenagers respond differently to each illness through their behavior by acting out to get attention and/or secluding themselves because of fear of social acceptance or someone misunderstanding them. Of the 1.2 billion people ages 10 to 19, most adolescents are healthy. However, …
Depression and Self-Esteem
Depression is defined as a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. These feelings can affect physical and emotional conditions within a person’s body. Serious symptoms of depression can increase the risk of strokes and heart disease. Some common symptoms of depression that people may experience are: Mood Apathy Anxiety Discontent Hopelessness Mood swings …
Process Addiction
Process addiction is a compulsive behavior defined as a condition in which a person is dependent on some behavior. The term ‘process addiction’ is an umbrella term for any behavioral addiction that does not involve an addictive chemical, although there are chemical processes that are included within the individual’s body during compulsive behavior. Examples of …
Facts About Drug Addiction
Many people wonder how people become addicted to drugs and why they can’t stop using. The modern mentality of those who are not addicted is based on the inclination that addicts and alcoholics lack moral value, and they don’t want to stop abusing drugs and alcohol. However, contrary to popular belief, especially of those who …
