The holidays are fast approaching and for a recovering alcoholic staying sober during the holidays can be difficult while trying to control the temptation to have a drink. Many factors contribute to this - holiday parties, the expectation to have a glass of wine or toast - and of course memories of many years passed of indulging in alcohol during the holidays. While it may be okay for some recovered alcoholics to have...

There are many famous heroin addicts, which just goes to show the fame and fortune do not make a person any less likely to begin a drug addiction, even when they should have the resources available for help. Most celebrity drug addicts unfortunately do not get the help that they so desperately needed and their addiction has claimed their lives. It is a sad thing to see so many talented famous celebrities end their career...

The symptoms of Vicodin addiction are much like the symptoms of other drug addictions in which the person becomes controlled by their need for the drug. Vicodin is easily to become addicted to, especially if the person begins taking it more than prescribed or if they are in pain and it is not helping relieve the pain. Vicodin is a commonly prescribed pain reliever that is made from acetaminophen (the same thing as Tylenol)...

There are many movies that depict drug use and its effects. Some people may question movies about drug addiction - are they realistic? Do they portray the truth? Do some movies glamorize drug addiction? The answer to this is that anything from Hollywood is likely going to be a little less than “realistic” - however some are pretty close and accurate. Movies about drug addiction that depict drug use and its...

Many parents at some point ask themselves “How can I tell if my teenager is using marijuana?” It’s a common concern amongst parents of teenagers, and its a good sign that you’re asking this question, because it’s quite possible that if you’re suspicious of your teenager’s marijuana use that you have a good reason to have that suspicion. Of course, it is not always obvious to tell...