When people refer to someone as “having an alcohol problem,” it does not necessarily mean they are an alcoholic. Problems with alcohol can range from occasionally drinking to harmful levels (also known as binge drinking) to alcohol dependence and alcoholism. One does not have to exhibit all the symptoms of an alcohol use disorder, as…
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If you live in the United States, you have likely noticed the substance abuse problem, which affects so many people. Most generations, genders, and demographics in the United States, drug use and abuse have increased. This data applies to many different substances, including heroin, prescription drugs, marijuana, or synthetic drugs such as ecstasy or methamphetamine.…
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The use of substances such as alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and other opioids has roots as far back as the Bible. The use of various substances is well documented in medical texts written by ancient Syrians and the Chinese. Addiction has a long history both here in the United States and throughout the civilized world. Look…
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It is common knowledge that prolonged substance use and addiction can have a significant impact on your body and influence several life-sustaining functions. What many people do not realize is that different drugs impact your body in different ways. Additionally, they can have both physical and mental health impacts that last for varying durations of…
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Struggling with substance addiction can make functioning in your day to day life feel nearly impossible. There is the struggle to maintain your relationships, your job, your ability to function, but above all, to make sure you have a supply of your substance of choice. The need to keep yourself “supplied” can lead to an…
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Across the United States today, nearly every adult has been touched in some way by the opioid epidemic. It is safe to say that almost everyone knows someone- whether it is a friend, family member, loved one, or acquaintance- who has struggled with addiction to opioids or even lost their lives to overdose. Many people…
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Deciding to go to rehab for your addiction is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. Removing yourself from your home, your circle of friends and what you know to be “normal” can be scary and emotionally distressing. The program you choose should be a safe place for you where you feel…
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We hear a lot of terminologies when it comes to prescription and non-prescription drugs. Eventually, many of the terms, descriptions, and uses of various substances start to blur together, and their correct applications become blurry. Some drugs, despite whether they are legal (prescription) or not (street drugs), can be dangerous depending on how and for…
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We have all heard the words peer pressure at one point or another. Over the course of childhood and throughout one’s academic career, there were a variety of figureheads who spoke of the need to resist peer pressure and the value of asserting yourself when friends tried to talk you into something you didn’t feel…
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Making the decision to seek help with your addiction and attend a residential treatment program such as the Hills is challenging. There are fears associated with leaving home and being away from friends, family, and loved ones. There are also concerns about what people will think about the fact that you went to rehab. Will…
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