Substance abuse is a challenging experience that profoundly affects an individual’s life, often leaving behind a trail of negative thoughts and emotional struggles. Once someone has completed substance addiction treatment, it’s crucial to address the mental and emotional patterns that…
Adolescence can be a difficult time for any teenager, dealing with hormonal changes, the pressures of being accepted by their peers, and making life-altering decisions – unfortunately, this age poses higher risks for substance abuse. Substance use disorders among teenagers…
Talking to your teenager about drug and alcohol use can seem daunting. Whether you have decided to broach the topic because you feel that ‘forewarned is forearmed,’ or you want to bring it up because you are starting to worry…
Becoming a substance abuse counselor can be a very gratifying and rewarding career path. You get to help and change the lives of many people. However, before embarking on the journey to this career path, you must realize that you…