Drug Addiction

Living with substance abuse or addiction makes it nearly impossible to be a healthy parent. Understanding the dangers of substance abuse and how parental addiction affects children is essential to any parent with addiction or child of an addicted parent.  If you have children and live with substance abuse, you…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive condition that is caused by a wide range of factors. While many people develop substance abuse issues because of genetics and environmental factors, some individuals begin abusing drugs due to untreated mental health issues. This is known as self-medicating.  One mental health issue that…

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mood disorder that is triggered by hormonal changes associated with a woman’s menstrual cycle. While this may seem similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), PMDD is a much more severe condition that can affect a woman’s ability to function in their daily life.  While PMS…

The true cost of addiction isn’t measured only in dollars and cents. While addiction is a financial burden on communities, the actual expenses of the condition–financial and otherwise– are carried by the people living with it. Many people who abuse drugs or alcohol face significant harm to their emotional, physical,…