When my wife entered her first 60-day treatment center, I was told to participate in her addiction rehab family program. Reluctantly I did, but my head wasn’t in the game. I have a very stressful job, help coach my son’s soccer team, and, at the time, was doing my...
Addiction Affects the Entire FamilyFamilies and friends recognize the need for intervention when their addicted loved one displays extreme behaviors.In fact, usually everyone except the addicted person knows that help is needed and that drastic measures are in...
Nutrition and addiction are linked. It is commonly known that good nutrition is part of an overall healthy life. The old adage “you are what you eat” does have some merit. The foods we eat affect even our mood and emotional well-being. Other than the effects poor...
When you hear the term “alumni,” you probably think of people who have graduated from colleges or universities. An alumnus is a graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university; or a former associate, employee, member of a certain association...
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (AWD) is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal. Anyone who has been a long-time heavy drinker—meaning 15 drinks a week for men and 8 drinks a week for women, according to the Center for Disease Control—is at risk for experiencing...
