Can you believe there was once a time when cigarette advertisements were everywhere? You couldn’t drive down the highway or open a magazine without seeing an advertisement for Pall Mall […]
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was created back in 1935 with one purpose in mind: “to help the individual that is still struggling recover.” In fact, one of the founders, Bill Wilson, […]
The 18th Century poet Lord Byron has a beautiful aphorism about self-worth. Byron writes, “There are four questions of value in life. What is sacred? Of what is the spirit […]
When a child has self-medication struggles, of course, the primary concern is for their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. However, while these issues are paramount, that does not mean that […]
Interventions have gotten a lot more recognition in recent years due to a television show by the same name. Since 2005, A&E’s Intervention has brought the intervention process into people’s […]
Feeling stress or anxiety while in recovery is natural. This journey is new and can be overwhelming to some. However, this anxiety should decrease as the student becomes comfortable in […]
Compulsion and addiction are often used as interchangeable terms, but they have different meanings. Understanding the differences between these two conditions can help ensure you receive the proper treatment and […]
