Australian Medicine Online, the national news of the Australian Medical Association, recently reported that alcohol companies in the country are using millions of dollars to create advertisements that target young… read more →

Many addicts and their families feel that rehab can be very expensive for treating a drug or alcohol addiction; however, in the end, treatment is the bargain of a lifetime.… read more →

The Sydney Morning Herald reveal that drinking too much too often is twice as fatal for women as men, according to new research that has prompted GPs to call for… read more →

Loneliness is familiar to everyone. Some people combat it by surrounding themselves with friends, family, or even books, music and art. Certainly using drugs and alcohol is a way to… read more →

  More often than not, youths are identified as a group especially vulnerable to drug and alcohol abuse. But earlier this month the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse countered… read more →

A public service announcement released in Finland has garnered international media buzz, launching a conversation about media’s effect on alcohol recovery. The non-profit that created the video, Fragile Childhood, aims… read more →

Winter is creeping up on many of us around the globe, meaning shorter days and longer nights. It is estimated that between 30-50% of people suffer from the ‘winter blues’,… read more →

People who have an addiction to alcohol or drugs often suffer from a co-occurring mental health illness; such as, depression. Oftentimes, people who are in recovery and are unaware that… read more →

  Alcoholism does not just happen overnight. The journey from the first stages to the final stage, addiction, will take time. Unfortunately, alcohol has become widely accepted throughout the world.… read more →

Self confidence is extremely important to maintain your mental health. People who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, oftentimes, have very low self confidence and they need to start… read more →

Many people who are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or who are in recovery have had some kind of experience with anger, or may even have an… read more →

College students are sometimes most at risk for binge drinking, due to some of the alcohol games they play. These games are played to have fun and to get intoxicated,… read more →

Drug and alcohol addiction go hand in hand with self esteem. Poor self esteem is a major reason why people turn to drugs or alcohol in the first place. If… read more →

  Alcoholic. What was the first image that appeared in your head? In a recent study the two most common answers: “A homeless man with bottle of alcohol wrapped in… read more →

  Please note that when this blog talks about moderate “using”, it should be noted that no one should ever use illegal substances. Each and every drug addict or alcoholic… read more →