Alcoholism is a substance use disorder that can masquerade quite easily as a societal norm, as discussed in yesterday’s post: The Mommy Drinking Culture. Casual drinking can quickly accelerate into...
There’s an enormous problem wreaking havoc on women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with children; an alcoholism enabled by a culture of excuses. It’s called the “mommy drinking culture”,...
A few months ago, we sat down with Paige, a new mom and recent alumni of Granite Recovery Centers. Today, we hear from her father, Jason, who shares his perspective...
Drug addiction doesn’t always look like you might think it would. Every day, people with good jobs, from safe neighborhoods, and happy childhoods are falling prey to drug addiction. Here,...
What is Anxiety? In order to cope with anxiety, it’s important to understand what it is. Anxiety is a normal emotion. When we experience stress or fear, the body naturally...
What Is an Intervention? An intervention is a process by which loved ones of an addict express their concerns regarding a substance use problem and encourage the addict to seek...
Addiction is a complicated disease that is frequently misunderstood. These misunderstandings can lead to beliefs and behaviors that make it harder for family, friends, and loved ones of substance abusers...
When you resolve to change something about yourself for the better, it is often much more than achieving a definitive term or characteristic. When you resolve to lose weight, for...
Today, on this Christmas Eve, we join Kristin Gates, House Manager of Vision House West, to talk about what it’s like to be in extended care drug rehab during the...
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