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Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with a Borderline or Narcissistic...

With special guest:Bill EddyThe word Splitting brings to mind a number of possibilities ...

Inside Donald Trump’s One-Stop Parties: Attendees Recall Cocaine and Very Young Models

‘I was there to party myself. It was guys with younger girls, sex, a lot of sex, a lot of cocaine, top-shelf liquor’ but no smoking. Trump didn’t approve of cigarettes.

What makes addiction a 'brain disease'?

No matter who is talking about addiction these days, chances are they are using the term: disease. Science calls addiction a "brain disease," but critics say that label fails to show that addiction is a learning problem with roots in both biology and behavior.

Using Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Increase Risk of Drug Abuse, Study Concludes

Researchers say patients who use both medical marijuana and pain medications don’t have an increased risk for alcohol and substance abuse.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem

Am I an alcoholic? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're definitely not alone. People who enjoy one light beer each night wonder about it, as do those who rarely drink but overdo it at weddings or boozy book club meetings from time to time. And someone in any of those groups might turn out to be an alcoholic—or not.

How I’m Recovering From a Lifetime of Cleanses

3 Advantages of Residential Treatment Centers

A staggering 21 million Americans have some sort of substance addiction, according to Addiction Center, yet only around 10% of those people receive

What causes alcohol addiction? Study investigates

Rats that persistently choose alcohol despite negative consequences have the same altered signaling mechanism in the brain as human addicts, a study shows.

Alcohol Rehab: What to Do When Things Get Hard

Alcohol rehab is a challenging yet certainly worthwhile process. Some moments will be harder than others but remember that while alcohol rehab is not easy, neither is a life of alcohol abuse and addiction. Focus on why you came to alcohol rehab, your goals, your relapse prevention plan and your network of supporters. Alcohol Rehab … Continue reading "Alcohol Rehab: What to Do When Things Get Hard"

Drug treatment rehab centers: Who should go?

Drug treatment rehab centers work for people who suspect they have a problem with drugs. If you suspect that you may need drug rehab, read on for more

When to Consider Drug Treatment or Rehabilitation

Knowing when to quit can be difficult for drug users. If you're considering getting help, this blog may help you to determine whether you're over the edge.

supporting women with histories of substance use and domestic abuse

Dr Sarah Fox from Manchester Metropolitan University spent time with ALLIANCE Live discussing her research into support for women with histories of substance use and domestic abuse. Sarah’s research concentrated on listening to women who shared their experiences of accessing support across health and social care. The support landscape is particularly siloed, causing many women … Continued

What Does a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Do? A Complete Guide

Whether you want to become a drug and alcohol counselor or need one, you're in the right place. Read this guide to learn the duties of this position here!

When You Suspect Your Kid has a Substance Abuse Problem

7 ways to approach your child if you think he or she uses drugs or alcohol.

How Your Substance Abuse Is Affecting Your Partner

You may think that your drug abuse only affects you, and you wouldn’t be alone. Learn how your substance abuse is harming the one you love, your partner.

Understanding Why Kids Use Drugs and Alcohol

Here's why it's important for you to recognize why some kids are drawn to using drugs and alcohol and what you can do about it.