Sober Stories

In many ways, a parent’s actions can have a profound impact on a child’s development and who they ultimately become as they grow older, but…

Marijuana is often one of the first substances a person experiments with. Weed is one of the most accessible drugs today and with a changing…

When your child’s addiction is spiraling out of control, an intervention may be the next best step to take in getting your child to accept…

Pharmaceutical companies are beginning to experience backlash amid skyrocketing rates of opioid abuse across the country. Purdue Pharma, one of the best-known companies in the…

The discussion around substance abuse has always been polarizing. While many fight to change the conversation into a dialogue about the way in which addiction…

Many who struggle with substance abuse also battle with mental health issues as well. This is not limited to mental health disorders, but also the…

Mental health conditions are becoming more prevalent, or more often diagnosed, across the United States. Studies suggest that approximately 48.3 Americans are affected by a…

Prescription drug abuse is at an all-time high, and with the current opioid epidemic which took the lives of 63,000 people in 2016, many are…

Becoming a substance use counselor can be an incredibly rewarding experience.While the job is not without challenges, the opportunity to directly help a person successfully…

As the opioid epidemic soars to new heights in the United States, researchers are exploring more effective options in treatment. Due to the nature of…