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Prevalence of Prescription Drug Abuse in the U.S. Posted on December 5, 2014 1:10 am PDT

Despite its existing prevalence, prescription drug abuse is still a growing problem in the United States. More than 16 million Americans aged 12 and above...

Why Residential Rehabs Are So Effective Posted on September 23, 2014 11:05 am PDT

Why Residential Rehabs Are Effective for Recovery Residential addiction treatment can be a powerful step on the road to long-term recovery. For many people, it...

Purpose of a Blackout Period in Addiction Treatment Posted on September 16, 2014 8:00 am PDT

When someone you love begins residential addiction treatment, the first few days may include a blackout period. During this time, your loved one has limited...

Start Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem Now Posted on September 15, 2014 11:00 am PDT

How to Rebuild Self-Esteem in Addiction Recovery If someone you love is struggling with addiction, you may notice they often feel low about themselves. Addiction...

Alcohol & Your Brain Posted on September 11, 2014 10:14 am PDT

How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Behavior If someone you love drinks heavily, you may worry about how alcohol is affecting their brain. Alcohol changes...

What to Expect From Primary Residential Treatment Posted on 8:00 am PDT

What to Expect in Primary Residential Treatment If someone you love is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, you may be wondering what primary residential treatment...