Current Rates of Illicit Drug Use

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is conducted each year by a federal agency known as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The results of the 2007 NSDUH demonstrate current trends in illicit drug use among Americans. Read more

Current Rates of Alcohol Use

Each year, the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducts a national survey about drug use. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 2007 offers interesting insights into recent trends in alcohol use among Americans, ages 12 and older. Read more

Addiction Treatment Options and Services

It takes courage to admit that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and also to seek help. Research has shown that receiving treatment and support from others greatly increases the probability of full and lasting recovery from addiction. Read more

How Long Does Recovery Take?

Recovery is a complicated idea, and an equally complicated reality. Recovery from addiction involves change and growth on many different levels, encompassing the psychological, physical, emotional, and social domains. Read more

Treatment Strategies for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

According to statistics cited by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately half of people with severe mental disorders are affected by substance use. Read more

Dual Demons – Depression and Addiction

Although experts are not entirely sure whether depression more often precedes addiction, or addiction precedes depression, clinical depression frequently accompanies addictive behaviors. The truth, many believe, may lie somewhere in between. Read more

Coping Strategies for Recovery

Learning healthy and effective coping strategies is a crucial component of recovery. Read more

Handling Emotional Ups and Downs in Early Recovery

For most people who go through recovery from addiction, the first few months and even years can be a disorienting time. After spending years using drugs or alcohol to cope, to make feelings go away, or to artificially supply certain emotions, individuals must go through a period of readjustment. Read more