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Drug and alcohol addictions cost Americans more than a hundred billion dollars in lost earnings, legal fees, and healthcare, and more than 185,000 lives every year. It's an epidemic that's getting worse, not better. While you may have been spared any addictive tendencies, you no doubt have at least one friend, loved one, or family member that struggles with them. And the best thing you can do is learn everything you can about the disease of addiction and how to help people who struggle with it.

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

Myths about addiction get sick people killed. There’s no other way to state it. Few other epidemics have been so horribly misunderstood.

Randy Withers, LCMHC

July 21, 2020

6 Ridiculous Myths About Narcotics Anonymous

Randy Withers, LCMHC

June 12, 2020

Narcotics Anonymous is a misunderstood organization. It doesn't help that TV and

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

Randy Withers, LCMHC

May 31, 2020

Addiction is a complicated and baffling disease that affects tens of millions

5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

Randy Withers, LCMHC

April 25, 2020

What is SMART Recovery? It's a science-based alternative to faith-based and 12-Step

How To Quit Smoking Weed: 7 Ways To Kick The Habit

Randy Withers, LCMHC

January 2, 2020

Do you know how to quit smoking weed? This article will give

Xanax Addiction: The Truth About The Risks of Xanax Use

The Rise Of Xanax: Understanding Its Popularity And Dangers

Randy Withers, LCMHC

September 20, 2023

In this post, we discuss the complexities of Xanax by examining its widespread use, effects, inherent risks, and the telltale signs of Xanax addiction.

9 Facts You Might not Know About Porn Addiction

Randy Withers, LCMHC

April 29, 2023

Discover 9 facts about porn addiction, including its impact on mental health, relationships, and the brain. Learn about treatment options and how to recognize harmful

9 Effective Ways To Deal With Insomnia in Addiction Recovery

Randy Withers, LCMHC

August 24, 2022

While insomnia in addiction recovery is fairly common, it is nonetheless an obstacle that needs to be overcome as you develop an effective relapse prevention

Alcoholism and Diabetes: Is There an Increased Risk?

Susan Chubbs

August 14, 2022

In this article, we're going to talk about the co-morbidity of alcoholism and diabetes, with an emphasis on how the former affects the latter.

The Opioid Detox Diet: 7 Foods That Ease Withdrawals

Beth Rush

July 11, 2022

Opioid detox is one of the hardest thing a person can do. It is difficult for many individuals to sleep, eat, or think during the

5 Tips to Find the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Post-COVID

Susan Chubbs

June 8, 2022

Post pandemic is a new game for anyone struggling with a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders. Finding the right help to manage addiction, mental

7 Simple Things You Start Doing Right Now To Support An Alcoholic In Recovery

Melissa Goodmon

December 16, 2021

Coronavirus has made life hard. For recovering alcoholics and addicts, it's far worse. Here's how to support an alcoholic during stay-at-home with these 7 tips.

How to Help Someone with A Drug Problem (and Keep Your Sanity)

Kim Rosenthal, M.D.

September 3, 2021

If you want to learn how to help someone with a drug problem (without losing your mind), Psychiatrist Kim Rosenthal gives you the do's and

The Wrong Epidemic: The Overuse of Prescription Drugs in America

Marcel Gemme

December 21, 2020

The overuse of prescription drugs in America has risen to epidemic proportions. But are Americans really overmedicated? Here's what the current research says.

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And So Do You.

Addictions

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

6 Ridiculous Myths About Narcotics Anonymous

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

How To Quit Smoking Weed: 7 Ways To Kick The Habit

The Rise Of Xanax: Understanding Its Popularity And Dangers

9 Facts You Might not Know About Porn Addiction

9 Effective Ways To Deal With Insomnia in Addiction Recovery

Alcoholism and Diabetes: Is There an Increased Risk?

The Opioid Detox Diet: 7 Foods That Ease Withdrawals

5 Tips to Find the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Post-COVID

7 Simple Things You Start Doing Right Now To Support An Alcoholic In Recovery

How to Help Someone with A Drug Problem (and Keep Your Sanity)

The Wrong Epidemic: The Overuse of Prescription Drugs in America

Randy Withers, LCMHC

Beth Rush

Rita Richards, LCSW

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Mental Health Matters.
And So Do You.