Apr 4, 2025 | Recovery, Drug Addiction
Addiction may seem like a topic that is too heavy to discuss with a child, but it can be necessary to help them understand the world around them. This is particularly true if they have witnessed someone struggling with addiction or their life has been impacted by the...
Mar 3, 2025 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction
Substance use disorders can frequently be found in multiple generations of a family. It can make a person curious, if this is due to trauma from living in a tumultuous childhood home or if there is a genetic component. In truth, there are many reasons why this occurs....
Feb 24, 2025 | Mental Health, Drug Addiction
It is very common for people with substance use disorders to also have mental health conditions and vice versa. This phenomenon goes by several names, including “dual diagnosis”, “co-morbid conditions” and “co-existing conditions”. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in...
Jan 28, 2025 | Alcoholism, Mental Health, Drug Addiction
A child whose parent was addicted to alcohol or other drugs may find that they see the world in a different way from peers whose parents did not experience addiction. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we often treat clients who have unique...
Oct 23, 2024 | Substance Use Disorder, Drug Addiction
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, these facts about addiction might provide compelling reasons to seek out treatment. Eight Terrifying Facts About Addiction Fact #1: The drug a person is using may impact how long it takes for them to...
Feb 5, 2023 | Drug Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
In the United States, the number of opioid overdose deaths increased by 120% between 2010 and 2018, and this number increased even more during the pandemic. This is partially due to supplies of illicit drugs being laced with fentanyl, an opiate 50-100 times more...
