Sharing your painkiller addiction story can inspire others to reach out for help. Addiction can happen to anyone, and with so many prescriptions written each year, painkiller abuse is on the rise. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the use of prescription drugs remains at an all time high in both older teenagers … Read more
Addiction is a disease with unique challenges including the fact that those who suffer from it often fail to realize their condition. This is due, in part, to cognitive impairment caused by the effect of drugs on the brain. A report by the National Institutes of Health reports that the majority of people suffering from … Read more
If your loved one is a substance abuser, this can cause a wide array of issues. While some of these issues are small, some may be much bigger than you think you can handle. Unexpected things will likely occur, such as your loved one going missing. While this can be extremely frightening, it is important … Read more
As much as we’d like to think we can control, manage or plan for every aspect of life, life is anything but predictable. The unpredictable nature of life is what makes it worth living, what brings us joy, surprise and unexpected happiness. It is also what brings unexpected events that can challenge anyone. These challenges … Read more
While the United States Census Bureau indicates that crime rates involving robbery, burglary, and theft have actually decreased in the past 10 years, the number of such events is still staggering. These types of crimes are often associated with drug use or drug trade. If you are witnessing a crime in progress, whether it is … Read more