Sober Stories

There are a variety of factors that can influence the development of mental health disorders. In exploring what promotes the development of psychiatric symptoms, European…

Quitting smoking can be a difficult feat for anyone to overcome. In more recent years, researchers have begun to explore the psychology of smoking focusing,…

Mixing energy drinks and alcohol has gained in popularity, but recent studies show that the mixture can cause more harm than drinking alcohol alone. The…

Countless studies have shown the negative impacts of alcohol, drugs and other substances during pregnancy. The use of tobacco during pregnancy can cause a number…

Despite popularly held beliefs that addiction is fueled by denial, lying and carelessness, new research indicates that long-term cocaine abuse can cause deficits in parts…

E-cigarettes have grown in popularity especially among adolescents and teenagers. The battery-operated devices look like cigarettes but do not burn tobacco. Instead, they use replaceable…

One of the most important components of Sober College’s treatment program is ensuring that young adults who enter treatment do not lose time while working…

According to a recent study, the drug Topamax (topiramate), used to treat epilepsy and migraine headaches, could also help treat cocaine addiction. Topamax has previously been…

E-cigarette usage has skyrocketed in recent years especially among adolescents and teenagers. Officials believe they are causing a new assortment of health risks associated with…