Oct 3, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Therapy
Are you one of the many people who struggle with pain medication addiction, alcohol addiction, or other substance abuse problems? Perhaps you know your use is impacting your ability to do your job to the best of your ability. You’re not able to stop using, and you...
Aug 28, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
Rethinking Addiction For many years, it was thought that addiction was caused by drugs and moral failings. Scientific research has led to a rethinking of this philosophy, with study after study showing that addiction is far more complicated than previously explained....
Aug 8, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder
Not Just Harmless Fun Binge drinking is not a new phenomenon, nor is it even new among college students. Many consider this sort of behavior a rite of passage for young people. There are decades of movies portraying drunken college students and supporting the notion...
Aug 7, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Alcoholism, Rehab
An Overview Interventions—in which a concerned group of friends and family confront a loved one suffering with a substance abuse issue—have unfortunately been made into voyeuristic entertainment on a number of reality television shows. But in the real world (as...
Jul 19, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
When we care about another person, it is normal to want to help, support, and encourage them through their struggles. Often, however, the loved ones of a person who is addicted may find themselves crossing into territory that goes beyond helping. Enabling Enabling...
Jun 21, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder
Myth Vs. Reality Often, the fears people have around leaving behind alcohol and other drugs are rooted in myths instead of reality. By addressing these myths head-on, Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia would like to help ease the minds of people who...
