Demi Lovato’s rise to fame didn’t come without complications. In fact, there were several obstacles in the young star’s life that almost ended her stardom before it truly began. These are all detailed in her new YouTube documentary, “Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated,” which was released just last month. “Simply Complicated” is an honest, candid, raw […]

“Celebrities are role models, and they can use this status with fellow celebs to demonstrate their own healthy journey into a legitimate, long-term treatment program.” – David Kipper, MD, author of The Addiction Solution When you are struggling with drug addiction, it is easy to feel as though you are going through it all alone. […]

How many times has your teenager told you, “Marijuana is harmless, Mom!” or that it is being legalized for some reason? How many times have you told yourself that your child’s marijuana use is just a phase, or that, because weed is now being used therapeutically, you don’t need to be as concerned? With the […]

Just last month, we discussed President Trump’s rumination about possibly issuing a national emergency to combat the opioid crisis in America. And just yesterday, we saw the President take action. He declared the opioid crisis in America – an epidemic that is killing nearly 175 people per day – a national public health emergency, and […]

Many people assume that poverty and drug abuse go hand-in-hand. People believe that those who live in lower-income neighborhoods (where there is a lack of education) have a higher risk of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol—that all drug addicts are poor, homeless, uneducated and unemployed. This has been a common belief for decades, though […]

Earlier this month, the world experienced tremendous heartbreak when we learned that Tom Petty – frontman of The Heartbreakers – had died after suffering cardiac arrest. The legendary musician left behind mountains of accomplishments for fans to memorialize, dying peacefully on October 2, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. As much as we mourn the […]

Dual diagnosis, commonly known as co-occurring disorders, is a clinical term used to describe someone who is battling a substance addiction and a mental illness simultaneously. If you or someone you love is struggling with dual diagnosis, know that you are not alone. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), an estimated […]

We know that drug addiction is a devastating disease. However, what we often forget is that its effects are not solely limited to the person using. The addicted person is not the only one who is damaged by the substance abuse. Drug addiction, rather, affects all who are touched by it – particularly family members. […]

Just days ago, on September 15, 2017, President Trump officially proclaimed this week to be Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. From September 17 through September 23, 2017, he has asked us to not only recognize the opioid crisis in America, but also to reaffirm our commitment to helping those that have been affected by […]

Back to school season is here. Colleges and universities across the nation have opened their doors to both new and returning students. The first semester has officially kicked off, and our sons and daughters are already out making new friends, reuniting with old ones, and getting back into the swing of things on campus. If […]