Accepting that you have a problem with alcohol may be difficult. You may view yourself as a social drinker who likes having a good time. You may not understand why friends and family constantly nag you for having a little too much on occasion. What’s wrong with having a drink to relieve stress? You may…
People often have misconceptions about how they perceive depression. Many people view those suffering from the condition as being weak in some way. A lot of individuals forgo asking for help out of shame or fear of being stigmatized for having the illness. That concern may be causing you to ignore the signs of depression…
It’s hard to admit that someone you love may have a problem with alcohol. The person may appear to be healthy by holding down a job and looking happy with their life. However, you may still see signs that trouble you and make you wonder, “Is my loved one an alcoholic?” Don’t be afraid to…
When you or a loved one are in the throes of heroin addiction, it’s essential to be on the lookout for heroin overdose symptoms. A heroin overdose can be scary because it can happen at any time during heroin use – even the first time someone tries the drug. The first step toward getting help…
You’ve seen the viral slideshows showing the before and after pictures of people who use meth. While it can be easy to dismiss these long term effects of meth as something that would never affect you, it’s possible to become addicted to meth in a very short time. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we’re here…