Experiential therapy has become increasingly more popular in treatment centers and hospitals across the United States. One of the reasons for this is that it can uncover hidden wounds with unique effectiveness and efficiency. History of Experiential Therapy Developed in the 1970s, experiential therapy is a therapeutic approach that encourages patients to identify and address … Read more
Sharing your painkiller addiction story can be the inspiration someone needs to reach out for help. Painkiller addiction can happen to anyone, and with so many prescriptions written each year for pain relief, painkiller abuse is on the rise. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse the use of prescription drugs remains at an … Read more
As street drug abuse maintains a steady presence on college campuses, prescription drugs are being abused in universities and colleges more than ever. Both street drugs and prescription drug abuse are illegal, and both of these drug types can be deadly. Many college students experiment with substances, but drug abuse can take a serious toll … Read more
Addiction makes it difficult, if not impossible, to hold a steady job. Absenteeism and poor performance at the workplace become commonplace, and, if employers catch an employee using on the job, they have ground for immediate termination. Addiction leads to job loss more often than not, yet addicts still have bills to pay and an … Read more
Confronting an addict may be quite the predicament, especially if that addict is a family member, friend or loved one. You may not know what to say, how to say it or if it is even appropriate to say anything at all. You may even worry about the relationship or how the conversation will go, … Read more