Long-Term Effects of Drug Abuse Like any other relapsing disease, addiction only gets worse over time. In fact, addiction causes a multitude of physical and psychological effects. The longer you use drugs, the more destructive these effects are for your body and mind unless you use healthy methods of recovery and relapse prevention to maintain … Read more
5 Effective Strategies to Stay Sober During the Holidays The holidays are here again. It’s the season of gift-giving and toasting with champagne as you come together to celebrate with family and friends. Your schedule will likely be jam-packed with occasions where you can make merry as you eat and drink — family dinners, brunches, … Read more
What to Know as a Parent of an Addicted Teen Expressing concerns about drug and alcohol use during adolescence is nothing new. However, the drug scene is much different than it was when so many of us were curious teens. New substances, including manmade designer drugs, as well as much stronger strains of even such … Read more
