Watching someone struggle with an alcohol addiction is difficult for anyone. Whether it is a trusted friend or a beloved family member, it hurts to see someone destroy relationships, ruin their professional life because of their alcohol problem. Early treatment and unconditional support from loved ones are key to recovery. Read on to learn how you can help someone with an alcohol problem. Are you…

On Friday, the family of internationally renowned rock-and-roll star Tom Petty announced that a mixed drug toxicity overdose took his life last year. Petty, who had recently wrapped up his final tour with his Heartbreakers band, was found unconscious in his Malibu home at the beginning of October. He died several hours later. Tom Petty’s family recently confirmed that a mixed drug toxicity overdos…

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s astonishing talent made him the voice of a generation, and his opioid overdose in 2014 drew attention to a previously overlooked struggle faced by many. In a touching personal essay for Vogue magazine, the late actor’s partner Mimi O’Donnell talked about Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death and shared her reflections on their life together. Mimi O’Donnell recently shared her per…

Over the last few months, state and local governments and private healthcare providers have begun to file lawsuits against major pharmaceutical companies over their role in the national opioid overdose emergency. Read on to learn more about this new development in the ongoing opioid crisis and to find out how you can help someone with an opioid problem. In recent months, several states and hospita…

Although almost everyone is familiar with the dangers and consequences of substance abuse, very few are aware of how addiction starts. Humans can experience addiction to many substances and activities, from hard drugs and alcohol to high-stakes gambling and luxury shopping, but many researchers are beginning to believe that all are manifestations of the same mental processes. According to current…

Despite being divorced, Jennifer Garner, along with Ben Affleck’s brother Casey, were integral parts of getting him back into rehab and on the path to sobriety. This support system is a vital part of successfully dealing with addictions. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Noam Galai/Getty Images for Save The Children; Karwai Tang/WireImage Whether it is a current or divorced spouse, a family member o…

The price of the opioid crisis continues to grow. While the human toll is evident, we are now learning that man’s best friend is also suffering from overdoses.  This has forced police departments to carry naloxone for their K9 partners. Yet sadly, many police departments cannot afford this life-saving drug. The nonprofit K9s of Valor helps police departments protect their canine partners. Enter Na…

A recent study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh has shed new light on the demographics that suffer most from the opioid epidemic. The study examined 78,000 patients at hospitals across the United States, and found that opioid use among women has skyrocketed and that middle-aged women are most vulnerable to addiction. Read on to learn more about the causes behind this disturbing trend. New…

The Holidays are a difficult time for people going through recovery. Triggers can be found almost everywhere. Come see Santa’s message of hope for you! Recovery is always difficult, and especially so during the holidays. Some of us have suffered the loss of our loved ones and this can be a time of relapse where we try to hide our emotions by drinking or using substances. The Holiday Season can be…

According to a report released on Tuesday by the Berkeley Research Group and commissioned by the Trust for America’s Health, drugs, alcohol, and suicide may lead to over 1.6 million American deaths over the next decade. A Troubling Trend The group’s findings reveal disturbing trends in mental health, substance abuse, and treatment availability. Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and P…