Parental substance abuse can have a devastating impact on children’s lives. Data obtained from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health show that 1 in 8 children 17 or under live at home with at least one parent how has a substance use disorder. Children living in these conditions are subject to … [Read more...] aboutSupporting the Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorder
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How Meditation Can Help Improve Mental Health and Combat Addiction
Practicing meditation and mindfulness has become more and more popular now there is so much information out there about the many benefits that it can bring. Meditation can be used as a powerful tool for personal growth, and research shows that it can help to greatly alleviate symptoms of anxiety and … [Read more...] aboutHow Meditation Can Help Improve Mental Health and Combat Addiction
Empowering Boys: What Your Son Needs To Know About Marijuana
It’s important to start talking to your son about marijuana and alcohol early--perhaps even earlier than you think. One survey of underage individuals admitted for drug and alcohol treatment found that fourteen percent had started using cannabis before age 13. Studies have found that boys generally … [Read more...] aboutEmpowering Boys: What Your Son Needs To Know About Marijuana
10 Common and Uncommon Triggers For Former Heroin Users To Avoid
What is a trigger for heroin use disorder? Like the trigger of a gun, a trigger for an addict is the event or emotion that drives you toward your addiction--like cause and effect. The trigger or cause creates a craving in the addict, prompting the effect of using their substance. One of the … [Read more...] about10 Common and Uncommon Triggers For Former Heroin Users To Avoid
