Alcohol is the most easily accessible addictive substance in the United States, which is why it’s commonly used with medications like benzodiazepines. Some people combine… Read More »What Happens If I Drink Alcohol While Using Benzos?
Substance use and abuse among the elderly (ages 65 and older) is a rapidly growing health crisis in the United States. Alcohol and drug abuse affect… Read More »Elderly and Drug Use — What To Do For a Loved One Who Is Using Drugs
If you are an older person, you may have engaged in drinking alcohol for most of your life without any issues. However, have you recently… Read More »Is My Drinking a Problem?
Addiction can impact anyone’s lives — no matter your age. Senior citizens are not immune to drug and alcohol addiction. In fact, drug and alcohol use… Read More »Why Drug Rehab/Treatment for the Elderly Is Important
Addiction within a marriage is challenging and can bring incredible strain to your relationship and family life. In fact, alcohol and substance use are among the… Read More »Dealing With a Loved One’s Addiction in a Healthy Way
Addiction within a marriage is challenging and can bring incredible strain to your relationship and family life. In fact, alcohol and substance use are among the… Read More »How to Help A Spouse With Addiction
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease that affects the entire family as a unit, and each individual… Read More »The Role of Family Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment
The idea of going through opiate withdrawal can be extremely scary—especially for those who are physically dependent on these substances and may already have tried… Read More »Is Opiate Withdrawal Deadly?
Recovery from alcohol or drug abuse is a process that requires ongoing care and support for a person to sustain their recovery. Many interventions and… Read More »Recovery Support and Relapse Prevention for Older Adults
Older people are a growing demographic in the United States, especially as the “baby boomers” are now reaching their senior years. The population of people over… Read More »Alcohol Use Among Older People
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