Featured Addiction Articles

Can Boredom Really Lead to Substance Abuse?
When considering the many reasons why individuals engage in substance abuse, one common yet surprising cause is often overlooked: boredom. Individuals who are easily bored are at high risk for drinking alcohol and abusing drugs. more...
When Should You Stage an Intervention?
Many families wait far too long to do an intervention, rationalizing that their loved one hasn't hit rock bottom. Others may be afraid that the person with the addiction will become so angry that they will cut off all ties rather than go into treatment. Neither of these are good reasons to put off organizing an intervention for your loved one. In fact, the longer you wait to stage an intervention, the more difficult it will be for the person with the problem. more...
Getting Your Family Involved in Your Recovery
Including your family in your treatment through family therapy is important to ensuring that the proper communication and support exists in your family system. more...
Another Reason to Kick the Habit: Nicotine Can Exacerbate Alcoholism, Complicate Recovery
Nicotine addiction can be one of the hardest addictions to break. For individuals who are struggling to overcome alcoholism or an addiction to an illicit substance, a co-occurring addiction to nicotine can complicate the recovery process. more...

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