For 13 years, Jamie Richey took nearly every wrong turn a young man could take. His substance abuse derailed his education at Itawamba Community College. He squandered scholarships and...

If you are a person with deep religious convictions, hearing that you need to believe in a power greater than yourself in order to recover makes a lot of...

Making the decision to enter drug or alcohol rehab is a big step in changing your life. It can be scary to face the unknown, but reclaiming control over...

Since the 1950s, specialized addiction treatment for women and men has been available. At that time, addiction treatment programs began to address the disparate needs of men and women in recovery....

What Is Detox? Detoxification (commonly referred to as detox) is often the first step in an addiction treatment plan, especially for certain substances such as alcohol or heroin. Detox is...

Many people view the summertime as a time to kick back, relax a little bit, and enjoy the warm weather. That mindset also often sets the stage for overconsumption...

Most people who abuse drugs and alcohol spend the majority of their social time with other individuals who do the same. This is often the case for one or...