I grew up without a father. My mom took us away from him when I was 4 years old. This was a necessary step and we all were better off for the choice she made to leave. This decision left me without a ...

Anger, Addiction and the struggles of Adolescence can be addressed, and a path to a better life can be found. I have had extensive training and experience in addiction and recovery. My previous ...

Alcohol is known for its ability to amplify emotional expression and inhibition. While it may seem like anger is the most common emotion caused by alcohol, it may not be that straightforward. Anger is ...

Addiction to substances always begins somewhere. Although people of any age can develop dependency — older adults may become ...

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason, “interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or ...

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. The disease of addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a crisis that touches families in every community and neighborhood in our Nation. 48.4 million ...