Does Drinking Alone Make Me An Alcoholic?
Enjoying a solo celebratory drink or popping open a bottle of wine before relaxing on the couch isn’t anything to be ashamed of. For many of us, being alone allows us the chance to reset and recharge for another day of work, school, or home…
Can I Be Fired for Going to Rehab?
How to Talk to Your Employer about Rehab
Preparing for change in life is no easy task. Especially when it comes to making a change in everyday routines. Most are aware of the old saying, “it takes 3 weeks to break a habit.” But does it really…
I’m In Relationship With An Addict
Addiction is a disease. Too frequently, this disease impacts not only the person struggling through an addiction, but those that are within close proximity. For those on the outside looking in, watching an addiction takeover a person's life…
How Long is Long-Term Drug Use?
Casual or excessive drug or alcohol use can be detrimental to mental, physical, and behavioral health. In the short-term, drug misuse and abuse can cause users to experience a number of issues including a lapse in memory, impaired judgment,…
Dangers of Anti-Anxiety Medications
The most common mental illness in the United States are anti-anxiety disorders. Currently, almost 40 million adults in the U.S. age 18 and older suffer from an anxiety disorder. In Colorado, nearly 27% of the population face some form of anxiety…
Signs You’re Dating a Drug Addict
The warning signs of drug addiction can be difficult to identify. Being in a close relationship with someone who may be suffering from substance abuse or battling with addiction can be a challenging and confusing ordeal. Addiction is a progressive…
I Don’t Drink Every Day But Can’t Stop I Do
Alcohol Issue: No Off Switch When Drinking
Let's explore a common alcohol issues as it pertains to having no off switch when drinking.
Alcoholism is a complex disease. As with most substances, alcohol can impact each person differently…
What Comes First Depression or Substance Abuse?
Mental health and addiction are so intertwined that many question: what comes first, depression or substance abuse? The criteria utilized for an official diagnosis are quite similar for both. In order to unravel the mental health and addiction…
Buspirone Interactions & Anti-Anxiety Medications
Depression and anxiety are leading causes of mental health disorders and are associated with the increased risk of morbidity, mortality, poor quality of life. These and other risk factors that can drastically increase a person's dependency on…
Amphetamines: The Smart Drug & A Wicked Withdrawal
Though its usage has continued to cripple communities, states, and the nation, amphetamines are still one of the most sought after drugs. Amphetamine addiction can be swift and all-consuming. The growing rates of amphetamine addiction hint at…