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Maintaining Your Sobriety While Dating

Mar 1, 2010 9:01am

Dating can be fun, but it can also be daunting, especially when you’re working on your sobriety. If you are wondering whether or not you’re ready to start dating, keep in mind that most recovery programs recommend at least a year of sobriety before entering the dating arena again. Although...

Am I an Alcoholic?

Feb 28, 2010 10:00am

There has been some confusion about what alcoholism is. Many people mistakenly assume that being an alcoholic is based on how many drinks they consume, but like any other disease, there are varying stages and levels. According to James E. Royce, S.J., Ph.D., and David Scratchley, Ph.D., alcoholism can be...

The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol with Energy Drinks

Feb 23, 2010 3:08pm

About 30 percent of college students consume alcohol mixed with energy drinks in a typical month, according to a new study by the University of Florida. While these drinks may give people an extra boost of energy, they may also be putting them at increased risk for drunkenness and impaired...

Researchers Find Link Between Stress Hormone, Alcohol Dependence

Feb 18, 2010 11:15am

One of the most perplexing questions about substance abuse and addiction is “why?” Why are some people capable of enjoying a drink or two in moderation, while others are compelled to abuse alcohol to the detriment of their personal and professional lives? Why can some people experiment with drugs without ever...

Treatment Options for Alcohol Abuse & Addiction

Feb 9, 2010 10:11am

With approximately 14 million Americans suffering from alcohol abuse or addiction, a discussion of alcohol abuse and addiction treatment options is not only timely, it is extremely relevant. It is important to understand that alcohol abuse and addiction are problems that are difficult to overcome, and they are best handled by...

Talking to a Loved One about Addiction

Jan 25, 2010 10:07am

No one likes to admit that someone they love might be in trouble. But even though this admission may be difficult, it’s nothing compared to the difficulty your loved ones will face if they really are in trouble and never get the help they need. If a friend or family member...

How to Avoid Relapse

Jan 18, 2010 10:07pm

Successfully completing a drug rehab program is a great accomplishment, and it is a very difficult and challenging undertaking. For most people, however, simply getting through substance abuse treatment is not the end of the challenges that they face: Avoiding relapse is arguably one of the most difficult parts of...

Supporting a Family Member Addicted to Prescription Opiates

Jan 13, 2010 5:10pm

Opiate addiction can be just as devastating for the family as it is for the addict. It’s not easy having a husband or wife who is addicted to painkillers. Your spouse is supposed to be your partner in all things, so when an addiction robs them of their ability to function...

Methadone vs. Suboxone: Which Will Work Better For You

Dec 22, 2009 10:16am

There’s no miracle cure for opiate addiction. Sooner or later, all opiate addicts will have to go through withdrawal. Maintenance therapy with drugs like methadone or Suboxone is helpful because it takes away the severe effects of a heroin or prescription painkiller habit while easing the symptoms of withdrawal. But it’s...

Facts About Depression and Alcohol

Dec 14, 2009 2:32pm

Approximately 25 million Americans seek treatment for depression each year. The most alarming thing about this number is that it has doubled in the past 15 years. The majority of people who go to their doctor seeking treatment for depression wind up leaving with a prescription for some type of...