Sometimes, it helps to have a role model to look up to When you’re struggling with a Drug & alcohol addiction, it can help to know you’re not alone. Alcoholism affects 13.8 million Americans, but stats like this can feel like just another number when you’re in the grips of a serious dependency on alcohol. […]
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Even short-term marijuana use can be deadly on the road Everyone knows — or should know — that getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is dangerous. Now, a new study shows that smoking marijuana before you drive increases your risk of being involved in a fatal car accident. The study also reveals that even […]
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Babies whose mothers abused heroin during pregnancy are subject to some serious medical conditions It’s not news that Pennsylvania is in the throes of an opioid epidemic that is claiming thousands of lives each year and ever-increasing as time passes. It is known as one of the hotbeds of the epidemic and is deemed by […]
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Fisher was open about her mental health issues and co-occurring disorders Although Carrie Fisher was most commonly recognized for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movie franchise, fans also knew her as an honest and open advocate for mental health and drug addiction treatment and recovery. Fisher struggled her entire life […]
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Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to an array of serious health problems Most people are well aware of the short-term effects of alcohol. It can make you disoriented, slower to react, and dehydrated. But alcohol harms your body in other ways that you may not necessarily notice right away. Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to […]
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It probably comes as no surprise that college students are one of the highest ranking demographic groups for alcohol abuse. College students and alcohol have been closely associated forever. In fact, as many as 60% of college students report drinking alcohol, and nearly 70% report they have had a drinking binge within the last 30 […]
Read MoreIf you think that your teenager is using drugs, it’s hard to know what to do. It can be absolutely overwhelming and confusing. While you don’t want to overreact, you also know that it isn’t something that you can just ignore. Don’t be afraid to confront your teen about their drug use and seek help […]
Read MoreIt’s important to be able to recognize the warning signs that your teen is drinking alcohol says Serenity at Summit, a NJ alcohol detox treatment center. Suspecting that your teenager may be drinking alcohol is certain to be disturbing to parents, and rightfully so. Early age alcohol use is dangerous, even deadly in some cases, […]
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Most people don’t realize that prescription drugs and even over-the-counter medications can cause severe impairment The May 2017 arrest of Tiger Woods for impaired driving shines an important spotlight on a growing problem — drugged driving. According to media reports, Woods was arrested near his home for driving under the influence of prescription medication. Police […]
Read MoreLearn about the reasons why teens choose drugs and alcohol from the addiction treatment specialists at Serenity at Summit Detox Treatment Center. The teenage years are a vulnerable time of life. Teens are learning how to navigate the transitional period between adolescence and adulthood. They are changing physically and emotionally, and may look like they’re […]
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