Any change to the way we live can feel intimidating, even when we know that we are taking important steps to improve our lives. Read more

Talking to a friend about money, family or relationship concerns can seem fairly straightforward. Read more

“She can stop whenever she wants.”
“It’s his own fault.”
“He brought this on himself.”
“Addiction is a lack of willpower.”
These are only a few of the statements made about addicts and their addition. Read more

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths from drug overdoses have been steadily rising over the past several decades and are now reaching epic proportions across the United States. Read more

If you or a loved one is struggling with an addition to drugs or alcohol, you may feel that you don’t know where to turn for help. Read more

When you think of a heroin addict, who do you picture? A pale, gaunt, young rock star? Read more

It’s almost 2015, and social media, smartphones, apps and selfies are taking over the way teens and young adults make their decisions, communicate with peers and live their lives. Read more

Painkiller addiction can easily snowball out of control in severe and damaging ways. Read more

Supporting vs. Enabling: What is the difference, and what can you do?
When you’re watching a loved one suffer from addiction or alcoholism, your natural instinct is probably to help. Read more

Say you are at dinner with friends and someone at your table starts choking. Read more