Drugs & Addiction
December 13, 2016
Am I At Risk for Addiction?
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.…
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December 9, 2016
What Percent of College Students Drink?
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…
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December 8, 2016
Which Drug Detox is Right for Me?
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…
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December 6, 2016
Why Do College Students Drink?
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…
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December 3, 2016
How Substance Abuse Hinders Satisfactory Academic Progress
For students, satisfactory academic progress is a fundamental element to qualifying for financial aid and scholarships. Multiple facets combine to brand a student as either…
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December 1, 2016
What Is the Number One Drug Used by Teens?
What is the number one drug used by teens? The answer to this changes by the year and often depends on where the teens live.…
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November 30, 2016
Understanding Teen Alcohol Abuse in College
It’s no secret that teen alcohol abuse occurs frequently on college campuses. Many college experiences include parties, binge drinking and a variety of shenanigans. The…
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November 28, 2016
How Yoga Helps Heal Addiction
Recently, Elizabeth Perry, MA, RYT Yoga Therapist at Sober College was the main contributor to the article “Yoga Helps Heal Addiction” in the most recent…
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November 28, 2016
The Pitfalls of Teen Substance Abuse
One of the great tragedies of youth comes when our young people become involved with drugs and/or alcohol. Addiction’s pitfalls can leave most “mature” adults…
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November 24, 2016
The Goal of Residential Treatment Centers for Teens
When teens are caught in the cycle of addiction, something has to be done to get them back on track. It may not be easy…
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