by Sophie Stauffer | May 12, 2017 | Addiction
When the word “drug” comes to mind, you probably don’t think of alcohol. Unlike other drugs, alcohol is normalized and even encouraged in some situations. Because it’s legal and pretty much everywhere—at grocery stores, restaurants, and even at sporting events—it’s...
by Sophie Stauffer | May 1, 2017 | Addiction
When you think that a loved one has an addiction, it may very well feel as if you are suffering with them. It will feel especially distressing if your loved one does not yet realize that they have a problem. Usually, as the relative, friend, or significant other of...
by Twin Lakes | Apr 13, 2017 | Addiction
A Personal Story: I never knew the dangers of alcohol poisoning until last year when I lost a sorority sister. It was a Friday, and we had just finished midterms. All week long, we heard talk of party after party taking place both on and off campus. The night started...
by Twin Lakes | Apr 3, 2017 | Addiction
According to the National Council on Drug Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), each year, over 200,000 American women die as a result of alcoholism and drug dependence, with more than 4 million women in need of treatment for their addiction. While both men and...
by Twin Lakes | Mar 2, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
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...
by Twin Lakes | Jan 19, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
Pet therapy can play an important role in addiction recovery. For a number of people with substance abuse issues, developing a loving relationship with a domestic animal offers a number of benefits. As more time and energy is expended to support an addiction, managing...
