Teenage years are some of the biggest years for your overall development as a person. The scary part of that is that over 90% of teens say they’ve experienced peer pressure, and 28% say their social status was boosted because they gave in. This means that your...
If you’re recovering from addictions, you’re probably considering joining a 12-step program. And there are many benefits of doing so — sobriety rates double for those who attend 12-step and AA meetings compared to those who don’t. 12-step meetings offer many tools and...
Do you know someone who needs help recovering from addiction? Or, do you need help yourself? If so, we have good news: your help is here. Below is a complete guide that tells you everything you need to know about the 12 steps and 12 step programs. Of all the...
Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. Yet, a shockingly low percentage of people receive treatment for it. Studies show that stimulant overdoses are rising, especially because stimulants are being mixed with other drugs. Being familiar with...
It’s not uncommon for people to drink alcohol to have a more enjoyable time. Under some circumstances, individuals may even choose to consume drugs to enhance this feeling further. However, there are significant risks associated with mixing alcohol and...
Crack vs Cocaine? Is there such a big difference between these two types of drugs? Where crack and cocaine are similar is in the overdose deaths that they cause. In 2019, there were 15,883 deaths involving cocaine, and in 1999 there were just 3,822 in comparison. If...
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. It’s no wonder why addiction is considered such a crisis. Addiction is a spiritual battle that infects people like a plague. People abuse all sorts of different substances. Some people are addicted to...
The use of opioids in the United States has increased drastically over the last two decades. The number of deaths involving overdosing on opioids has increased from 21,089 in 2010 to 49,860 in 2019. Opioids are a class of pain-relieving drugs. They include...
How much do you know about the complete 12 step addiction treatment program? Or where and how it got started, or the benefits? The 12 step program originated from Alcoholics Anonymous or AA in 1935, straight from Akron, Ohio. Bill W., a New York Stockbroker, and Dr....
Every year, over 30 million Americans use benzodiazepines – and that number is rising. The number of people misusing or abusing benzodiazepines is also increasing. So, before you start a benzodiazepine prescription, you should know all the facts....
