Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 high school seniors has used an illicit drug in the past year? Although teen drug use has declined in recent years, many adolescents and young adults are still experimenting, still binging, and still acting out. And as a result, much of our youth are developing chronic addictions. […]

For those new to recovery, navigating nightlife can be tough. If you’re a teenager or in your twenties, and are looking for sober things to do at night, you likely know this firsthand. Right now, substance-free activities may seem hard to come by. You may feel like you have too much time on your hands […]

The MLB playoffs have officially kicked off. Football season is well underway. NBA games begin in less than two weeks and many of us New Englanders are looking forward to hockey season, which is also just around the corner. As the 2016-17 sports season commences, it’s safe to say that many fans are firing up […]

This month, tens of thousands of people around the globe will be skipping cocktail hours and passing on booze in the name of charity. In lieu of smoke breaks and ‘joy rides’, tens of thousands of people will be attempting to drop their addictive habits for the 31 days of “Stoptober.” If you are reading […]

Your teen has been coming home after curfew. Your son won’t tell you where he has been. Your daughter won’t say who she’s been hanging out with. He’s hiding out in his room. She’s locking the doors behind her. Your child is coming off moody, distant, and no longer wants to talk about his or […]

Is your loved one facing drug addiction? Are you unsure of how you can help? Addiction is a trying, chronic battle that affects a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you are the parent of a drug addict, you likely know this firsthand. You may be here because you have seen the toll addiction has […]

The past decade has been subject to an overwhelming epidemic, an outbreak that has taken the reigns on America’s drug market and taken the lives of young people nationwide. The epidemic, triggered by highly-addictive prescription painkillers and illicit opiates like heroin, contributed to over 29,000 opiate overdose deaths in one year alone. This is just […]

If you or someone you love is battling addiction and trying to get sober, you have likely experienced the challenges of abstinence firsthand. You may remember those mornings where dragging yourself out of bed felt nearly impossible, or the days where seconds felt like hours and all you wanted was a drink. In hard times, […]

Men are more likely than women to use almost all types of illicit drugs. In general, men have higher rates of drug use and dependence than their female counterparts. And yet – women are just as likely as men to develop a drug addiction. Women are also more susceptible to cravings and drug relapse. In […]

Are you concerned that your loved one may have a drug problem? Are you worried that her occasional drug use has spiraled into a more severe dependence? Do you believe it is time to seek professional help? You are not alone. Today, nearly 16 million women use illicit drugs. And well-over four million women, young […]