by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 8, 2021 | Substance Addiction
It’s difficult to accept that someone you love is struggling with an addiction. However, your intervention may be exactly the support they need to reach out for help. Breaking free from addiction takes a lot of work, but the outcome is rewarding for the person in...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 7, 2021 | Substance Addiction, Support
Over the past few decades, there has been much progress in professional treatment for substance and alcohol addiction. Professionals have studied the connection between co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction, and have learned that treating both can help...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 4, 2021 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Addiction
Some people struggle with mental health disorders. Some people struggle with addiction. Then there are those who struggle with both. Those who struggle with both are known as having co-occurring disorders, both a mental health issue and a drug or alcohol addiction....
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 1, 2021 | Substance Addiction
It’s society, drinking in social circles is normalized. The use of drugs often gets started from a prescription. Because alcohol and drugs are so accessible and frequently used, it’s no wonder that millions of Americans battle with addiction every year. Do you drink...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Nov 3, 2020 | Substance Addiction
When times are difficult or a person is experiencing anxiety, many people turn to substances or alcohol to alter their mood. For some people, this looks like turning to alcohol in an effort to help settle their nerves and relax. For those with access to prescription...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Sep 5, 2020 | Substance Addiction, Support
It’s difficult to watch someone you care about destroy their lives with alcohol or substances. However, you can’t force them to get treatment for addiction. They have to come to this realization themselves and take the first steps to get help. On the surface level,...
