Can I Find Addiction Recovery Support Groups in Maryland?
Addiction can feel like a highly lonely road. The isolation one may feel, in addition to the guilt, shame, and despair often associated with addiction, [...]
Is Sports Betting Dangerous?
Most people have a favorite sport – soccer, football, baseball, or basketball (among others). Many choose to participate in watching sports as entertainment or an [...]
Where Are Addiction Treatment Facilities in Maryland?
It is generally common knowledge that cities tend to have higher statistics of crime and corresponding drug and alcohol abuse. Baltimore, Maryland is no exception [...]
Veterans’ Battles against Drug Abuse: Insights from Jonathan S. Cohen, MMSc, MBA, PA
Jonathan S. Cohen, MMSc, MBA, PA, is a Baltimore-based physician assistant working closely with Pyramid Healthcare in Maryland to care for medically complex clients and [...]
The Pros and Cons of Entering Residential Treatment as a Woman
For many people seeking addiction treatment, they are faced with not only the big decision of how, when, and where they want treatment but must [...]
National and Local West Virginia Hotlines for Addiction Help
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you cannot get the help you need from the people around you? Have you [...]
What is Adventure-Based Therapy, and Who Benefits From It?
For many, therapy has the classic stereotypical appearance of meeting with a counselor and talking over all the things that bother you the most. While [...]
What Is Court Ordered Rehab and Who Is It For?
Being under the influence of drugs and alcohol can cause people to do things they would not normally do – including committing crimes like theft, [...]
Cultural Factors in Addiction: A West Virginia Case Study
In West Virginia, unique cultural and socioeconomic elements play a significant role in the prevalence of substance abuse. Understanding the cultural factors that contribute to [...]
The Dangers of Drinking Among College Students in West Virginia
College life often brings newfound freedom, social opportunities and academic challenges. However, for many students in West Virginia, it also introduces risks associated with alcohol [...]