WalletHub recently delved into the substance abuse problem with a major research article, examining all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They found that while some states ranked much higher with substance abuse issues than others, those ratings could change as the data is examined in different ways.
In today’s society, alcohol or other substances (legal and illegal) are often used in social settings. Many people equate “partying” with using substances. Depending on the drug, sometimes it may be unclear as to whether the use is someone socializing or someone developing a problem.
Improving Hindsight. A look behind the scenes at the process that creates emotions. It’s a common English idiom: “Hindsight is always 20/20.” It means that looking back at a situation …
Learn the art of letting go! “It’s a running joke between my friends and me that we will get together as soon as we’re free.” If you’re a parent, or …
It’s a fact: the self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. Americans purchase books, audio books, programs and sessions with personal coaches to help them eliminate the stress of their …
It is not always easy to tell if someone is abusing drugs and/or alcohol. In order to maintain an addiction, the person becomes very good at hiding any signs that …
Facility guests enjoy extended classes with Mavis Karn, MA, LSW In less than two years, Gulf Breeze Recovery has risen to become one of the leaders in the non-12 …
After many years of rapidly increasing prescription drug abuse around the country, the most recent survey results from Monitoring The Future (MTF) show a decline in use among youth. Other …
Holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation program uses unique non-12 step approach The Holiday Season should be a time of joy, gratitude, spending time with loved ones and celebrating another year …
Joe Bailey works with staff and guests on realizing health over disease at the holistic addiction treatment program As a veteran psychologist who has worked in the substance abuse field …