Most people have a DUI on their record, right? Wrong. In North Carolina, about 30,000 people were arrested for drunk driving. That’s 30,000 people in a state that has a population of over 10 million. DUIs are not as commonplace as many people make them out to be if you have a DUI, it’s likely…
Substance abuse or drug abuse are two common phrases which cover all variety of addictions. From opioid to meth, drug use will often lead people down one of two roads: recovery, or lifelong battle with addiction. For those who prefer “designer” or high-label drugs, it may seem like everything is fine. Without a financial…
After HBO’s Addiction series showcased CRAFT, it’s become a hot topic among recovery centers. Can you or your family use CRAFT to recover from opioid addiction? As opioid addiction impacts families on an epidemic scale, it’s not reasonable to exclude any intervention or recovery options available. For those who contracted an addiction because of…
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are different things, which both affect many people within the American public. These are “lay” terms which people use frequently, but often, incorrectly. The clinical term for both of these common phrases is Alcohol Use Disorder. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that about 17 million American’s have…
The teenage brain simply isn’t developed enough to handle the effects of alcohol abuse. The impact is long-term damage that can make dealing with addiction, and everyday issues difficult for the entirety of their life. Unfortunately, alcohol is one of the drugs of choice among teens. Even worse, teenage drinking is often binge drinking rather than…
Opioid abuse is a serious addiction, and the subject isn’t light. The problem is that many people believe that this addiction only ails people who are well-developed and well into their adult years. While it’s true that opioid addiction strikes adults and the elderly, it also affects teens and young adults. There is no…
Old neighborhoods and old haunts are just nice names for the environment that led you into drug abuse. Drug use happens everywhere, but when you have a personal tie into the culture, it becomes more difficult to stay sober. In 2015 a study found that Fayetteville, NC ranked as the 15th highest rate of…
Without a doubt, everyone needs tools to help through their recovery. Not every tool fits every situation, but these tips can specifically help you manage the risk of alcohol relapse or returning to addiction. Alcohol Use Disorder impacts many people from various backgrounds and at different points in their life. Throughout Fayetteville, NC, you’ll…
Generally, society does not agree on how to respond to drug abuse, but with the recent surge in awareness of addiction, there has been an increase in unity. Not only are people realizing that not addiction impacts people on a personal level regarding emotion, but they understand that addiction changes basic brain chemistry as well. …