September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It’s a time to educate and inform people about the benefits of alcohol and drug rehab programs, and it is the perfect time for people who are suffering from addiction to … Continue reading
A child’s introduction to drugs will sometimes be a story of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. For other kids, interactions with illegal drugs are a part of their environment – whether it … Continue reading
If you, or someone you care about, are seeking drug rehab then you are already well on your way to a brighter future. When looking at drug rehabilitation centers or other drug rehab programs, don’t be surprised that there are … Continue reading
A new study that was sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA) found that addicts that saw images of drugs, such as cocaine, and drug paraphernalia began to have cravings. And what is amazing about this is that … Continue reading
When a person is in treatment for alcohol, methamphetamine or any other substance, receiving therapy and counseling is very important to recovery. Besides the dual-diagnosing aspect, many addicts have low self-esteem and feel very poorly about themselves. A lack of … Continue reading
All drugs of abuse, including nicotine, marijuana and cocaine, affect the brain’s limbic system. The limbic system is the "pleasure" part of the brain, as it releases the neurotransmitter dopamine when it experiences something enjoyable. Dopamine creates a feeling of … Continue reading
Gatehouse Academy is an extended care treatment center for young men and women in need of long term drug rehab or alcohol rehab. We offer the opportunity for young adults from the ages of 17-25 to learn life skills, continue … Continue reading
This is another story of an individual dedicating his life to helping others after recovering from a hopeless state of mind and body. Rickie battled with alcoholism for years before entering recovery. This article describes the bottom he dropped to … Continue reading
The following article talks about a recovering drug addict who has dedicated his life to helping others that struggle with addiction. The principle of one addict helping another addict is part of the 12 Step Recovery approach that we use at … Continue reading
In this article a mother expresses how she finally came to the realization that she had to stop bailing her drug addicted daughter out of jail. Fortunately it was a wake up call for her daughter who now attends 12 … Continue reading
