In the wake of a nationwide opiate crisis, people today have more awareness of the dangers of heroin. This is why learning that a loved one has developed a heroin habit can be so devastating. While dependence on heroin is difficult to overcome, with treatment, commitment, and continuing care efforts it is possible for your […]
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Signs Your Loved One is Addicted to Alcohol
It can literally break your heart when witnessing a loved one succumbing to the effects of chronic alcohol use. Alcoholism has the potential to seriously harm someone’s life, inflicting damage on health, family, and career. Unfortunately, alcohol use disorder (AUD) is prevalent in our culture, impacting nearly 15 million Americans annually, according to the National […]
What Are the Different Types of Addiction?
The social stigma associated with individuals who have succumbed to a substance use disorder is rooted in the false belief that these men or women are somehow morally flawed or of weak character. However, whether considering alcohol addiction or any type of substance addiction, it is important to understand that addiction is a disease. No […]
Honoring Two Special and Influential Women with Some Southern Comfort Food
July marks two special birthdays near and dear to Ashley Addiction Treatment, the birthdays of Micki Thomas on July 23rd, and her sister Mae Abraham on July 24th. “Feminine genius” is a term coined by Pope John Paul II in his groundbreaking 1995 Letter to Women, and is the perfect way to describe two influential […]
Why Might Some People Who Need Treatment Struggle to Get It?
People who are addicted to substances don’t always receive the help they need. Loved ones may try to reach them, but they may either be in denial or far enough into their substance use disorder that they can’t feel anything else except wanting to numb the pain. People who need treatment are not likely to […]
What Should I Look for In a Treatment Center?
When people struggle with a substance use disorder, professional help is the best way to support their recovery. Detox is often the first step for people to set their minds and heart towards healing. Recovery is a complicated process with many steps involved. To find the best program, it means seeking out personal and medical […]