The following article is written about the United States Military. The term “military personnel” refers to anyone working for the United States Armed Forces; this includes soldiers and civilian staff.… read more →

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 →

  Valium is the brand name for Diazepam. It is a benzodiazepine and is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and muscle pain. Valium is similar to a tranquilizer and… read more →

Crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth) use is growing at an increasingly alarming rate throughout Canada. Some officials are even going as far to say that it has become an epidemic; especially… 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 →

Marijuana or otherwise known as cannabis is a heavily used drug that millions of people around the world are addicted to. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the consequences that… 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 →

Most people are familiar with the term drug, either illegal or prescription. But many people are given false or misleading information about drugs and the addiction that can be associated… 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 →

Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Effexor; do any of these names sound familiar? Most people are acquainted with at least one of these antidepressants. Perhaps you may know someone who takes… 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 →

Percocet is an opiate pain reliever that is made up of Oxycodone and acetaminophen. It is given to people to help relieve pain after surgery, or to reduce the discomfort… read more →

  Oxycodone is an opiate that is similar to Morphine. It is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain that is caused by fractures, childbirth, cancer, and other conditions. Many… 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 →