For you to succeed with the process of recovery, you need structure and accountability, and one of the best ways of getting through this trying time is by being gainfully employed.

Specifically, speaking openly and candidly to young people about the opioid epidemic can help prevent them from falling victim to it. Here’s a guide for how you can talk to the teenagers in your life about t

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing unused prescription drugs. It serves to educate the public about the potential abuse of prescripti

The mission of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) is to raise awareness to break the cycle of addiction, and Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week 2021 is the perfect opportunity to r

Slowly but surely, relationships between the addict and their family and friends can become strained and break down, and this can lead many loved ones to say those fateful words — “it’s me or the drugs.̶

The purpose of this post is not to shame women who enjoy a healthy relationship with alcohol. The purpose is to identify a cultural shift that seems to suggest that moms need alcohol in order to make it thro

Since September is Suicide Prevention Month, it is the perfect time to highlight resources that can help people not only cope with suicidal thoughts but reach out to the right people if they are struggling.<

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