It’s estimated that drug prevention programs such as D.A.R.E cost over $200 million dollars to run annually across the country, but do these drug prevention programs actually work? D.A.R.E is one of the most popular drug prevention programs, that has gained national exposure since the mid 1980’s. They provide classrooms and students with many activities, ranging from police visiting to talk with students to...

Alcoholism and drug abuse don’t necessarily begin at any age, though certain age groups are more at risk than others. The teenage years are often when many people begin experimenting with drugs and alcohol, especially since they are readily available at just about any high school. Many teens go to parties where drugs and alcohol are present, or they may have friends who do drugs and alcohol and can eventually influence...

It’s hard for outsiders to understand why alcoholics relapse, but to someone experiencing alcohol addiction, even after completing treatment programs a relapse is still possible. Our post about Relapse Prevention has some ways to help prevent an alcoholic relapsing – but understanding exactly WHY relapses occur can also help prevent relapse from happening again. Here are 10 Reasons Why Alcoholics Relapse: 1....

When choosing treatment centers for drug or alcohol addiction, the choices can be overwhelming. Christian drug treatment centers are just one of the many options for people seeking help, especially if they are looking for a Christian based approach, such as Alcoholics Anonmous for example. Here are some of the differences you can expect to encounter in Christian based rehab: 1. Spiritual Needs: In Christian based alcohol...

When overcoming addiction, many people look for spiritual books to help with addiction. Spiritual doesn’t always equal religious, which helps with someone who is not exactly committed to one faith or customs, but is looking for inner peace. Not all spiritual books are created equal however. Some are excellent reads, and others are just kind of a lot of baloney that make you feel even more confused or uncertain....