“A man who drinks too much on occasion is still the same man as he was sober. An alcoholic, a real alcoholic, is not the same man at all. You can’t predict anything about him for sure except that he will be someone you never met before.” – Raymond Chandler, U.S. novelist and author of “The Long Goodbye” […]

When it comes to people falling prey to drug addiction, a lot of things are blamed upon. Our education system, society, the political environment, social media and what not—it’s all considered to be a direct catalyst to drug addiction. Although these reasons are fairly obvious for a person to fall under the wrong influence of […]

Support groups of all different types exist to assist those who are in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol, to provide assistance to those struggling with behavioral disorders, and to offer grief support or to help in various other ways. Studies show that mutual support can significantly improve the chances for individuals in early […]

Many substance users who are on a waiting list frequently mention that delay in treatment is a barrier towards sobriety. According to a study, understanding how substance abusers react to waiting time can lead to effective services in encouraging treatment compliance.

Drug or alcohol addiction are serious problems that must be appropriately addressed. A person suffering from addiction can affect not only their well-being, but it can also have a negative impact on their friends and family members.