If you have loved someone with a drug or alcohol addiction, then you know how difficult the situation can become. Addiction is often called a family disease because it not only affects the addicted person but also those around and close to them. Loved ones spend...
People are addicted to many legal drugs, such as painkillers, alcohol, or other pharmaceuticals. Of course, illegal substances are just as dangerous, and heroin addiction statistics showcase this fact. Heroin is often the next step after an addiction to opioids or...
While alcohol is widely accepted as a major part of socializing, excessive or even moderate use can have negative effects on the body. Most people are aware of the possible consequences that drinking can create in a person’s life. DWIs and DUIs, unwanted sexual...
I found out the hard way that recovery is a lifetime commitment. After my first rehab experience, I thought it would be easy to live a sober lifestyle. I was so wrong. The choices I made after that first stint in rehab went against everything I now believe. I...
Finding someone who makes you feel understood is often challenging, especially within a therapeutic setting. Dr. Massie first identifies areas of concern and intervention by listening to his clients and helping them to understand how issues personally affect both the...
