Sober Stories

The movement to legalize marijuana in the United States is gaining traction. In recent election results, California and seven other states voted to reform marijuana…

At its absolute worst, addiction comes with severe, unintended consequences. One of the most serious repercussions of young adult drug use is criminal activity, whether…

Binge-watching television shows has become the new norm. “Binging” is usually defined as watching at least two or three episodes of a show in one…

Does alcohol abuse at universities point toward a generation of students with self-indulgent tendencies? Are substance abuse issues on college campuses an extension of habits…

It’s easy to point to typical problems college students face as being the reasons for increasing substance abuse issues. Nobody denies that these young adults…

Anyone who uses alcohol or drugs runs the risk of developing an addiction. In some cases, occasional use can turn into severe dependency and addiction.…

Drinking has become a ritual for many college students. In fact, studies show that people who don’t typically drink are more likely to drink once…

Detox, like addiction treatment, can vary greatly. In most cases, detox is the first step in addiction recovery, and provides many with a strong foundation…

According to the NCADD, four out of five college students drink. About 50% of them binge drink with their friends. Drinking’s negative effects, especially among…