What Should You Say to a Newly Sober Person? When a friend or family member seeks treatment for substance use issues, you can be excited about their fresh start. However, new sobriety can make interactions a little tricky. Even though you are happy that your loved one is finally taking care of their health, you … Read more

The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the way employees are conducting their work. Many businesses have shifted to a more at-home work approach. Employees have had to weigh their options regarding getting vaccinated and returning to work in person. This has all contributed to … Read more

Causes of Depression Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people every year. While the root causes of depression are still being studied, researchers have identified several potential factors that may contribute to its development. Here, we explore some of the most common ones. If you think you may be suffering from … Read more

What Is the Difference Between Social and Binge Drinking? Have you ever noticed that just about every movie or television show you watch shows someone drinking alcohol at some point? Social drinking is so ingrained in society that you might wonder if it’s normal for someone to drink at every party or evening dinner. In … Read more

Understanding and Coping With Alcohol Use Disorder in AA When life seems to be the most out of control, we strive to find ways to get a handle on it. Sometimes, we use substances as a means to cope with our problems. After going through inpatient rehab and outpatient counseling, you will have a skill … Read more

For those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, relapse is considered normal and even expected. However, it can also be dangerous. This is particularly true for those who are trying to overcome an opioid addiction. What makes relapse so potentially dangerous? One major factor is the high chance of an overdose when a relapse … Read more

Substance Abuse Hotline for Texas Residents A drug abuse hotline or helpline is a toll-free telephone number to call for confidential information on treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. The professionals who operate a drug abuse hotline allow callers to remain anonymous as they receive helpful information, no matter what type of substance use issue … Read more

Mississippi’s drug abuse rate is lower than the national average. However, 6.95% of Mississippi residents still report some form of illicit drug use within the last year. Nearly 7 out of every 100 residents are struggling with some form of substance abuse. Marijuana is the most commonly abused substance, but many others are prevalent as … Read more