Your teen has been coming home after curfew. Your son won’t tell you where he has been. Your daughter won’t say who she’s been hanging out with. He’s hiding out in his room. She’s locking the doors behind her. Your child is coming off moody, distant, and no longer wants to talk about his or […]

Is your loved one facing drug addiction? Are you unsure of how you can help? Addiction is a trying, chronic battle that affects a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you are the parent of a drug addict, you likely know this firsthand. You may be here because you have seen the toll addiction has […]

The past decade has been subject to an overwhelming epidemic, an outbreak that has taken the reigns on America’s drug market and taken the lives of young people nationwide. The epidemic, triggered by highly-addictive prescription painkillers and illicit opiates like heroin, contributed to over 29,000 opiate overdose deaths in one year alone. This is just […]

If you or someone you love is battling addiction and trying to get sober, you have likely experienced the challenges of abstinence firsthand. You may remember those mornings where dragging yourself out of bed felt nearly impossible, or the days where seconds felt like hours and all you wanted was a drink. In hard times, […]

Men are more likely than women to use almost all types of illicit drugs. In general, men have higher rates of drug use and dependence than their female counterparts. And yet – women are just as likely as men to develop a drug addiction. Women are also more susceptible to cravings and drug relapse. In […]

Are you concerned that your loved one may have a drug problem? Are you worried that her occasional drug use has spiraled into a more severe dependence? Do you believe it is time to seek professional help? You are not alone. Today, nearly 16 million women use illicit drugs. And well-over four million women, young […]

Research has told us time again that many young women drink and use drugs in efforts to fit in, to be cool, or to lose weight. Starting in their adolescence, many girls develop this belief that substance use is their express ticket to the “in” crowd or a short-cut to slim down. Yet many girls […]

It’s that time of year again. Your son or daughter is preparing to go to school in less than a month’s time. You’ve packed the textbooks, the dorm essentials, and you are now readying your teen – and yourself – for the independence and responsibilities that are yet to come. As a parent, you may […]

Did you know that marijuana use during pregnancy more than doubles the likelihood of a stillbirth? Or that cocaine can linger in a newborn baby’s system up to seven days after birth, solely due to an expectant mother’s use? This is just the beginning of the many adverse effects of using drugs during pregnancy. Research […]

Has your child ever been prescribed an opioid drug? Has he or she taken painkillers such as OxyContin following surgery? If yes, did your teen complete the full prescription? Or were there pills leftover? Did your provider instruct you on how to dispose of the excess medication? Every prescription left in your medicine cabinet – […]