Why Are Teens and Young Adults So Susceptible to Drug Use?
Adolescence is a time in our lives when we’re naturally curious and eager to explore the world in new and exciting ways. However, the...
Opiates for Pain - Too Risky for Your Brain?
After I published “Could Your Brain Be Wired for Alcoholism?” last month, a number of my followers requested some similar information on...
Could Your Brain be Wired for Alcoholism?
Much like diabetes, alcoholism is most often the result of biochemical differences present in certain people. A genetic predisposition...
How Do You Know If You Have a Drinking Problem?
As an interventionist and addiction counselor who has worked with hundreds of families, many clients have shared with me that deep down...
Does Sober Living Help Your Recovery?
Drug treatment is very important, but treatment alone is not enough to stay sober on a long-term basis. You need something that is more...
Interventions: What Every Family Should Know
As a highly trained, certified and experienced interventionist, my job is to work with families on how to motivate loved ones in need of...
Addiction's Impact on Family Members
Addiction is not a spectator sport – the collateral damage affects the entire family. This is a well-documented fact, and professionals...
Sober Living Residences Increase Recovery Success Rates
Just about anyone with any appreciable amount of recovery will tell you that getting sober is only the beginning – staying sober is the...