Your drug use is your problem. No one understands why you use or what’s going through your mind. Why should you care about making a change and stopping? Addiction and your family have a secure link. Your actions impact the people you live with and are dependent on and who depend on you in many…
Why are men more likely than women to use illicit drugs, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse? Does that mean women are less likely to face complications from drug use? Gender and addiction go hand-in-hand. For those battling addiction, regardless of gender, taking that first step to reach out for help is critical. Our…
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…
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…
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…