alcohol abuse

When the word addiction is thrown around, people automatically assume that you’re talking about hard drugs. Though hard drugs are a very serious addiction and one that can undermine and ruin the course of an entire life, addiction is actually much broader than people are led to think. Evaluating your own life, you might think that you’re a relatively healthy person. You don’t smoke, you go to the gym at least two or three times a week, you go to church, you say your penance…that sort of thing.

What you probably don’t even realize is that you’re addicted to something. It might not be cocaine or heroine, but everybody has their vice. Sometimes it’s just more destructive than other times. Here are 3 addictions you might not realize you have: [Read more…]

Are you struggling with addiction? Are you wondering if it’s time to talk to that loved one about getting help? Many people believe their addictions are not as severe as they appear to outsiders. You may feel that you are still “in control” and you can “stop at any time.” However, there are many signs that you may have hit a point when you need help and treatment. Waiting until you hit rock bottom can just worsen the problems and could lead you to making a mistake you can’t come back from. Included here are a few ways to know if it’s time for rehab.

Driving Under The Influence

Many people who have become addicts don’t realize when they are incapacitated. This often results in driving while intoxicated or high. In the United States, roughly 28 people die daily as a result of a drunk driver. Often, this is the person who is hit, and not the person driving under the influence. Choosing to get behind the wheel when you are under any kind of influence is an unwise choice for everyone involved. [Read more…]