What Causes Addiction?
If you have done any reading about addiction prior to this, you may have already come across the phrase “we do recover.” It’s also a very...
Are Trauma and Addiction Connected?
Millions of Americans suffer from addiction and substance dependence. Addiction continues to be heavily stigmatized and often...
Talk to Your Children About Drugs Before It's Too Late
My mother Betty used to quote Benjamin Franklin often when saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Really good advice...
How to Enjoy the Holidays When Your Family Is Not Perfect
This time of the year we find ourselves bombarded with what some big advertising agencies say families are supposed to look like. The...
Why Are Teens & Young Adults So Susceptible to Drug Use?
Adolescence is a time in our lives when we’re naturally curious and eager to explore the world in new and exciting ways. However, the...
Opiates for Pain - Too Risky for Your Brain?
After I published “Could Your Brain Be Wired for Alcoholism?” last month, a number of my followers requested some similar information on...