It is a question that many loved ones of addicts ask counselors, therapists, and doctors; why does a person use drugs or drink alcohol? For those that do not consume… read more →

Marriage is for better or for worse, unfortunately many couples do not want to think about the ‘worse’. When it comes to a drug or alcohol addiction, the worse makes… read more →

Cocaine and alcohol are two of the most popular drugs on this planet. Both cause desirable effects, and both are addicting. In the last thirty years, researchers have found that… read more →

People who combined cocaine and alcohol, and were aware of the dangerous effects, were asked why they continued to do so. Nearly all said because the pros outweighed the cons.… read more →

Social Environment Many researchers believe that the social environment, in which people are raised, is the biggest factor in why some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Someone’s social… read more →

  Alcohol use and abuse is a prevalent problem in Thailand. Alcoholism is not only common amongst expats, but in the general Thai population as well. Contrary to recent reports… read more →

It is very common for those trying to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction to also suffer from other negative emotions; such as, guilt or shame. This may be partly… read more →

There are many benefits to going to a treatment center for a drug or alcohol addiction. Below are some of the benefits that are most appreciated by patients worldwide. The… read more →

  Entering a rehab, or thinking about getting treatment at one, is a great step in the right direction, but this in fact is not the only challenge towards becoming… read more →

  Over this past week, we have had several individuals ask us through email and phone, if alcohol withdrawal can cause death. We believe this is partly to do with… read more →

It seems that in this day and age, doctors are handing out anti-depressants more than ever. One of the most common anti-depressants is Zoloft; statistics show that nearly 30 million… read more →

There are several reasons why people begin to use drugs or alcohol. One of the most popular reasons that people engaged in drugs or alcohol is boredom. Drug and alcohol… read more →

Addiction to drugs or alcohol affects each and every person differently; however, women in general experience different, and at times more harmful, effects than men. Below are various ways in… read more →

Please note that the term ‘alcoholic spouse’ is a general term used an alcoholic’s husband, wife, or girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner. Estimates suggest that one out of three people have… read more →

There may be no doubt for some people and their families that treatment at a rehab is needed to overcome an addiction. However, you may have doubts and really question… read more →