Is Outpatient Rehab Right for Me?
Knowing what kind of treatment program is right for you is not a decision to be taken lightly. Weighing the options can be overwhelming. Ultimately, the course of treatment you…
Getting Help with Co-Occurring Disorders
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer from substance abuse disorder. Unfortunately, many of them experience mental issues and substance abuse disorders simultaneously. Until the 1990s, people with…
Your First Days in Addiction Rehab
The first days of rehab can be daunting. For many, it's the first time in years that they will do something new without the assistance of drugs or alcohol. Not…
Get Involved With World Health Day
Every year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950,…
What Is Alcohol Awareness Month?
Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). The program's goal is to increase outreach and education about the…
What Is Doctor Shopping?
The term doctor shopping refers to the practice of visiting multiple doctors in order to acquire a larger number of prescription medications. It often happens when a person runs out…
Alcoholism and Depression
Alcoholism and depression can occur at the same time. Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the function of the central nervous system. In some cases, people…