Realizing that your teenage daughter is an alcoholic is difficult, but it’s important that you focus on solutions rather than laying blame. Some people are genetically predisposed toward alcoholism, and some people can be influenced by friends who abuse alcohol. Though you may feel very alone if you find out that your teen daughter is [...]

Violence is a poor solution to problems, and this is especially true for violent alcoholics. Unfortunately, a large number of alcoholics do become violent, which makes approaching them about rehab treatment tricky. Whether you’re the spouse of an alcoholic or a child, you need to try to get your loved one to a treatment center [...]

If you are concerned that someone close to you might have a problem with alcohol, your instinct reaction is probably that you wish you could get him or her to stop drinking. However, doing so is not easy, and it’s a path on which you have to be careful how you tread. It’s certainly something [...]

Drugs and alcohol have major effects on the body, from disruption of normal bodily functions to accelerated aging. Over time, you can develop tolerance to drugs or alcohol, and you might find yourself taking more and more of the substance in order to have the same effects. The more drugs or alcohol you take, the [...]

Celebrities enjoy rehab that is as private as possible, but it definitely comes at a high cost. There are a number of ways that providers make sure that rehabilitation centers stay private, especially because undue stress can cause patients to have trouble recovering. Relapsing is a problem that any rehabilitation center will face with patients, [...]

If you’ve been looking for the perfect drug rehab in Malibu, California, look no further. This article outlines some of the best drug rehabs in the area. Most are luxurious enough that you won’t even feel like you’re in rehab, but rather enjoying a lovely vacation by the sea. Promises Addiction Treatment Center With the [...]

If you’re tired of fighting addiction and feel it’s time to let your spirit soar, look no further than one of the best drug rehab facilities in Los Angeles, California. These rehab treatment centers are designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation, so you’ll be relaxed, at ease, and willing to keep up [...]

Substance abuse charities are popular with celebrities, perhaps not least because so many celebrities suffer from substance abuse problems themselves. Some celebrities run their own charities, some are spokespeople for charities, and others make appearances on behalf of charitable causes. Here are twenty celebs who support drug and alcohol recovery through their charitable involvement. Eric [...]

Child stars have it rough at times. While they are famous, they have everything, but as they become less popular, they fade away. Children who grow up under the critical (and hypocritical) eye of the media are three times more likely to abuse alcohol than the average young American. Here’s a quick rundown of a [...]

1. Anna Nicole Smith The late Anna Nicole Smith passed away in 2007 when she overdosed on prescription drugs. Although she denied her addiction and claimed she had a high tolerance for the medication because she was in pain, it was later revealed that she was involved in a prescription drug scandal allegedly involving her [...]