by Carley Smiddy | Feb 27, 2019 | Drug Facts & Resources, Featured Articles
This past Tuesday, during Trump’s State of the Union address, we witnessed more of the empty promises and inaction that has riddled the addiction community since he took office. Before we dive into the lack of pragmatic solutions and the promissory notions of...
by Carley Smiddy | Nov 8, 2018 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Drug Facts & Resources
Screenings and regular urine testings are important components of a monitoring program for a loved one in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Abstinence from mind-altering chemicals is largely considered the key driving factor toward sustained recovery...
by Carley Smiddy | Oct 22, 2018 | Assessment & Services, Drug Facts & Resources
Isolation is one of the biggest threats to our recovery, regardless of whether we are recovering from a chemical dependency, an eating disorder, a behavioral addiction, or another kind of mental health issue. Shutting ourselves off from the rest of the world in our...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 30, 2018 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Drug Facts & Resources, Interventions
Overdose is the worst fear of a severe drug addiction. Unfortunately, relapse in the home, at work, or anywhere else with a friend or a family member struggling with addiction can be a reality. Should overdose come to your home, you want to be as prepared as possible....
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 6, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Facts & Resources
In our previous blog, we discussed the temptation and frequency of substance abuse among college students, the factors which put college students at risk. As well, we discussed how quickly college students can become addicted and briefly outlined some of the ways....
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 4, 2018 | Addiction Recovery, Drug Facts & Resources
College is the beginning of a new era for young adults. Widespread among American and international colleges, is the problem of students struggling to efficiently manage their newfound freedom without their parents. As students head to school for the first time, they...