The Alcoholism Test – How to Test Yourself or a Loved One for Alcoholism
8 Signs that You or a Loved One is an Alcoholic Everybody drinks, right? For young adults, drinking to excess seems almost like a rite of passage. You’re expected to get ...
The Difference Between Rehab and Detox
Drug addiction affects over 23.5 million Americans and under 12% of those addicted actually get treatment. Although drugs and alcohol all have different mechanisms of action, all addictions have the same root behaviors as ...
Addiction Treatment Can Help Save Your Marriage
It can be devastating when you’ve shared your life with your marriage partner but addiction comes between you. Trust issues seem to instantly arise, with both parties facing distress as the relationship begins to ...
Drug Use During Pregnancy
Born With a Drug Habit One of the results of having a drug addiction and living in a community with others who share your addiction, is that a higher percentage of community members will ...
Marijuana Use at Work is on the Rise
You may not believe it but using marijuana in the workplace has become a growing trend. It’s already been established that plenty of people drink alcohol and use prescription, and other, drugs during office ...
What to Expect in Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab
You or a loved one may be considering drug or alcohol rehab if you have a history of substance abuse or addiction. While you may feel hesitant, it’s always helpful to be acquainted with the ...
New Pine Tree Recovery Center Facility Brings Addiction Treatment to Portland
WMTW, an ABC-affiliate in Maine, recently heralded the opening of our new addiction treatment and recovery facility in Portland, Maine. Pine Tree Recovery Center has 22 inpatient and detox beds and ...
The Dangers of Detoxing Alone
More than 23 million Americans face addiction – making this one of the most devastating health crises in the country’s modern history. Despite the prevalence of substance abuse and addiction, just 10% of people ...
How to Beat Self Doubt after Addiction
For recovering addicts, getting over the physical aspects of their disease is just the first obstacle. Once people move into recovery after detox treatment, they need to confront an equally difficulty reality. A negative ...
Is My Loved One Addicted to Morphine?
Opioid misuse and abuse is a deadly epidemic. More than 72,000 people in the U.S. have died from opioid use since 1999, which translates to about 115 people each day. This mortality rate makes ...
