Not all drug abuse looks the same. We often associate an addict with a specific type of person. We think of a certain look and behavior. The truth is, substance abuse and addiction can look like just about anything. Withdrawal symptoms can be confused with something as common as the flu, and you … [Read more...] aboutThe Signs of Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
Back to School: When to Talk Drugs
Guess what parents! Summer is almost over. That’s right. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? It seems like only yesterday end of year graduations were being held. Well, maybe not so much if you have a rambunctious kiddo that’s kept your summer eventful! You may be more than ready for school to get … [Read more...] aboutBack to School: When to Talk Drugs
Alcohol Abuse Counseling: What to Expect
The goal of alcohol abuse counseling is, in a word, abstinence. Alcoholism is a life-consuming addiction that alters the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If you are or have been addicted to alcohol, you can probably recognize the negative ways in which alcoholism has or perhaps is affecting … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Abuse Counseling: What to Expect
What is Methamphetamine?
You likely know methamphetamine as meth. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, meth is a powerful and highly addictive stimulate. Some of its more common street names include chalk, crystal, glass, and ice. It is sold and used as a crystalline powder that is bitter, odorless, and often … [Read more...] aboutWhat is Methamphetamine?
