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...
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...
Jun 20, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Rehab
Addiction can happen to any person, anywhere, at any socioeconomic level. When people think about substance abuse, however, they often envision the slums of large cities over the vast countryside and quaint main streets of the small town and rural life. Addiction does...
May 29, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
There are many paths to recovery. For some people, their recovery does not include a spiritual or religious component. For others, it is an absolutely critical part of their successful journey. They find that they learn valuable lessons from their faith that keep them...
