Treatment Solutions Blog
How to Prevent Substance Abuse While it’s practically impossible to prevent anyone and everyone from using illicit drugs, there are things we can all do to avoid drug and/or alcohol abuse. By sharing this knowledge with those... read more
Congratulations to Afeefa A. the winner of our Student Essay Contest! She and her family were treated to 4 luxury tickets to see the Miami Heat play at American Airlines Arena on November 9th (SEE PICS BELOW!). Afeefa is a very... read more
A study done by Wake Forest University School of Medicine looked into the relationship between stress and drug use. The study grouped monkeys together for a time, until a social structure was established, consisting of dominant and... read more
The term “crack baby” came about in the 1980’s and 90’s when large numbers of women on crack and cocaine were having babies. Public view at the time was that these babies were born addicted, had to go through withdrawal symptoms, and faced a lifetime... read more
Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with one of the most dynamic and groundbreaking individuals the recovery community has ever known. He is a Lieutenant on the Boston Fire Department and... read more
Stereotypes are everywhere. We often slap labels on people based purely on a movie or news story we saw, or a single encounter with a person. Not only are stereotypes damaging to those being categorized, but they can be harmful to... read more
One of the most difficult things for recovering alcoholics to face is the risk of relapse. After admitting to the problem and going through difficult detox and treatment, the thought of relapsing back to alcoholism is... read more
Recovery Month is coming to a close, and we are happy to have had the chance to celebrate yet another year of recovery, sobriety, and those individuals that help make it possible. The month is not over yet, and many great... read more
Every child needs a role model. However, over the years, young people’s options for good role models are becoming limited, as drugs, alcoholism, and bad choices are plaguing celebrities, athletes, and people in the public eye. Young people... read more
Substance abuse ruins lives, and not just the lives of the addicts. Families, friends, and loved ones also suffer, as they deal with a failed relationship and an unreliable loved one. One of the most difficult aspects of recovery... read more